Bids, mergers and takeovers


Empiric Student Property receives £710 million approach from Unite

Empiric Student Property PLC on Thursday confirmed it has received a non-binding takeover proposal from larger peer Unite Group PLC that values Empiric at more...

Thu, 05/06/2025 - 14:07


IN BRIEF: Alphawave IP agrees further extension for Qualcomm offer

Alphawave IP Group PLC - Leeds, England-based designer of high-speed connectivity solutions - Agrees to a further extension of the deadline for Qualcomm Inc to...

Thu, 05/06/2025 - 13:12


Mitie shares fall 11% as strikes £366 million deal to buy Marlowe

Mitie Group PLC on Thursday said it is suspending its share buyback programme after agreeing a £366 million takeover of Marlowe PLC.

The Glasgow-based engineering,...

Thu, 05/06/2025 - 09:43


Unite sells nine student accommodation properties for £212 million

Unite Group PLC on Thursday said it has exchanged contracts for the disposal of nine properties to an affiliate of US private equity firm Lone...

Thu, 05/06/2025 - 09:19


Jubilee Metals to sell chrome, PGM unit in SA for up to $90 million

Jubilee Metals Group PLC on Thursday said it has received a ‘conditional binding offer’ from a private mining and metals trading company to acquire its...

Thu, 05/06/2025 - 07:40


Warehouse agrees to £470 million takeover offer from Blackstone

Warehouse REIT PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed the terms of an acquisition by Blackstone Inc that values it at £470 million.

Under the terms...

Wed, 04/06/2025 - 15:21


IN BRIEF: Shuka to seal Leopard Exploration deal after antitrust okay

Shuka Minerals PLC - Africa-focused mine operator and developer - Receives interim unconditional authorisation from the Competition & Consumer Protection Commission in Zambia to acquire...

Wed, 04/06/2025 - 11:39


IN BRIEF: Marlowe in talks for potential takeover by Mitie Group

Marlowe PLC - London-based provider of software and services for safety and regulatory compliance - Confirms in response to recent press speculation that it is...

Wed, 04/06/2025 - 11:28


WH Smith cheers rising travel revenue ahead of high street sale

WH Smith PLC on Wednesday reported growth across all markets of its travel business during the third-quarter, ahead of the disposal of its high street...

Wed, 04/06/2025 - 09:00


Pri0r1ty Intelligence raises £1.0 million; agrees potential takeover

Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC on Tuesday announced it has raised £1.0 million via a placing, and has agreed a potential acquisition with its joint venture...

Tue, 03/06/2025 - 16:20


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