Bids, mergers and takeovers


Avacta Group sells Coris to transition to therapeutics business

Avacta Group PLC shares climbed on Monday, after it agreed to sell Coris Bioconcept SRL to 3B BlackBio Dx Ltd for £2.2 million upfront.

The Wetherby,...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 11:38


Adriatic Metals silver and gold output surges ahead of takeover

Adriatic Metals PLC on Monday said it is maintaining operational momentum ahead of its agreed takeover, reporting growth in the production of silver and gold....

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 11:09


Aquila European Renewables to reassess after suitor lowers offer

Aquila European Renewables PLC shares fell on Monday as it said discussions with its preferred bidder are no longer exclusive after it lowered its offer.

In...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 11:05


John Wood extends Sidara deadline a sixth time, agrees refinancing

John Wood Group PLC on Monday extended the deadline for a firm takeover offer from Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair & Partners Holdings Ltd, known as...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 10:13


Literacy Capital plans £6 million payout after Velociti stake sale

Literacy Capital PLC on Monday said it has completed the sale and partial reinvestment of its stake in Velociti Solutions Ltd at a 52% premium...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 09:48


Ocean Wilsons Holdings agrees all-share merger with Hansa Investment

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Ltd on Monday said it has agreed the terms for an all-share merger with Hansa Investment Co Ltd that will see the...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 09:18


FirstGroup acquires ‘well-established’ Leeds bus operator Tetley’s

FirstGroup PLC on Monday said it has bought Leeds-based bus operator Tetley’s Motor Services Ltd for an undisclosed amount.

The Aberdeen, Scotland-based private company provides...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 09:00


Regent plans surrender to HGGC if final bid for Inspired fails

Regent Acquisitions Ltd on Friday said it will surrender Inspired PLC to rival bidder HGGC, if its offer does not have enough acceptances by August...

Fri, 25/07/2025 - 12:46


John Wood sells repair joint venture stake to Siemens Energy

John Wood Group PLC on Friday said it has agreed to sell its 50% stake in RWG Repair & Overhauls Ltd to joint venture partner...

Fri, 25/07/2025 - 09:05


IN BRIEF: Close Brothers sells City broker Winterflood to Marex Group

Close Brothers Group PLC - London-based merchant bank - Agrees to sell City broker Winterflood Securities, to London-based Marex Group PLC for £103.9 million in...

Fri, 25/07/2025 - 08:55


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