Bids, mergers and takeovers


NCC shares fall 10% amid lower revenue and potential Escode disposal

NCC Group PLC on Thursday said pretax profit nearly doubled in the first half of its financial year, as a one-off gain offset lower revenue,...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 10:04


Kenmare Resources shares fall as halts takeover talks with Oryx Global

Kenmare Resources PLC on Thursday said a consortium that made a takeover approach was only willing to proceed with an offer at pricing substantially below...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 09:39


FTSE 250 trusts Fidelity European and Henderson European set to merge

Fidelity European Trust PLC on Thursday proposed a tie-up with Henderson European Trust PLC, as the duo look to create a ‘go to trust’ for...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 09:02


Sports Direct owner Frasers rules out Revolution Beauty takeover offer

Frasers Group PLC on Thursday cooled its takeover interest in Revolution Beauty Group PLC.

The Sports Direct and Flannels owner ruled out a bid for...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 08:34


KKR gets European Commission clearance for Assura takeover offer

Kohlberg Kravis Robert & Co Inc on Thursday said it has received clearance from the European Commission to acquire Assura PLC.

The US private equity firm...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 08:14


Buckthorn-One Equity consortium decides against bid for Renold

A potential suitor of Renold PLC has ruled out making a firm takeover offer, in the wake of the supplier of industrial chains and power-transmission...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 06:55


PRESS: NatWest rules itself out of race for Sabadell’s TSB - FT

NatWest Group PLC has ruled itself out of bidding for UK high-street bank TSB Banking Group PLC, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

The formerly state-owned...

Wed, 18/06/2025 - 21:58


ME Group exploring strategic options including seeking possible bids

ME Group International PLC on Wednesday said it is evaluating various strategic options including seeking potential offerors for the company.

However, the Surrey, England-based vending...

Wed, 18/06/2025 - 12:44


CPPGroup sells off divisions to slim down to ’insurtech’ arm Blink

CPPGroup PLC on Wednesday said it has completed the sale of its business in Turkey and is ‘advanced discussions’ to do the same in India,...

Wed, 18/06/2025 - 12:28


Weir buys US engineering product maker Townley for £111 million

Weir Group PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to buy US-based Townley Engineering & Manufacturing Co Inc and Townley Foundry & Machine Co Inc...

Wed, 18/06/2025 - 12:26


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