Bids, mergers and takeovers


TRADING UPDATES: GENinCode to raise funds via placing and subscription

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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GENinCode PLC - Oxford-based genetic testing...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 20:27


IN BRIEF: Smith & Nephew completes Integrity Orthopaedics acquisition

Smith & Nephew PLC - Watford, England-based medical device manufacturer - Completes the acquisition of sports medicine business Integrity Orthopaedics Inc, in a deal worth...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 16:27


Ryanair boss reminds Musk of EU rules preventing takeover

Ryanair Holdings PLC Chief Executive Michael O’Leary on Wednesday reminded billionaire Elon Musk that EU rules prohibit non-Europeans from controlling the Irish airline, in the...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 16:06


TRADING UPDATES: Foxtons and Cloudbreak complete aquisitions

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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AFC Energy PLC - Cranleigh, England-based...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 16:04


Pulsar Helium shares jump 23% after Quantum deal update

Pulsar Helium Inc on Wednesday provided an update on its option-based acquisition of Quantum Hydrogen Inc from Oscillate PLC, saying it has issued further consideration...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 15:43


NCC to return ‘significant’ chunk of Escode proceeds to shareholders

NCC Group PLC on Wednesday announced the sale of its Escode business as it reported a strong first quarter revenue performance at its remaining Cyber...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 15:39


IN BRIEF: RTW Biotech welcomes GSK deal to buy RAPT Therapeutics

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd - Guernsey-based investor in the life sciences sector - Notes GSK PLC’s announcement on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 11:37


Drax buys energy asset optimiser Flexitricity for £36 million

Drax Group PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire Edinburgh-based energy asset optimiser Flexitricity Ltd from infrastructure investor Quinbrook in a £36 million...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 11:22


Next buys footwear brand Russell & Bromley for £3.8 million

Next PLC on Wednesday said it has acquired certain assets of British high street footwear brand Russell & Bromley Ltd from administrators for a total...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 10:59


ICG assets under management continue rise in financial third quarter

ICG PLC on Wednesday hailed a ‘modest recovery’ in transactions, with assets under management ahead of the level reported a year ago.

The London-based private...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 10:45


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