Bids, mergers and takeovers


UPDATE: Regent notes acceptances for its Inspired bid as HGGC circles

Inspired PLC suitor Regent Acquisitions Ltd on Wednesday said acceptances for its bid increased slightly, a day after the AIM listing received a rival takeover...

Thu, 29/05/2025 - 10:13


Shell buys TotalEnergies stake in Bonga field for $510 million

Shell PLC on Thursday said it has increased its interest in Nigeria’s Bonga field by purchasing TotalEnergies SE’s 12.5% stake for $510 million.

The London-based oil...

Thu, 29/05/2025 - 08:41


IN BRIEF: Trafalgar Property nets £94,500 from Speldhurst sale

Trafalgar Property Group PLC - South-East England-focused residential property developer - Sells a property at its Speldhurst site for £715,000, generating net proceeds of £94,500...

Wed, 28/05/2025 - 17:50


JPMorgan Global Growth & Income to complete HINT merger on Thursday

JPMorgan Global Growth & Income PLC on Wednesday said its merger with Henderson International Income Trust PLC, also known as HINT, is set to complete...

Wed, 28/05/2025 - 12:02


IN BRIEF: GPE sells Challenger House hotel in London for £42 million

Great Portland Estates PLC - London-based property company - Exchanges contracts to sell Challenger House, also known as Corner Hotel, in Whitechapel, east London, along...

Wed, 28/05/2025 - 11:40


IN BRIEF: International Distribution Services to be delisted next week

International Distribution Services PLC - London-based owner of Royal Mail - EP Corporate says it now has received 90.15% acceptances of its £3.6 billion takeover...

Wed, 28/05/2025 - 10:23


Playtech agrees deal to exit Happybet German betting operating

Playtech PLC on Wednesday said it has struck an agreement to exit its Happybet online gambling and retail betting unit in Germany.

The gambling software...

Wed, 28/05/2025 - 10:22


Inspired hails support from largest shareholder for takeover by HGGC

Inspired PLC on Wednesday noted the support of its largest shareholder, Gresham House Asset Management Ltd, for an acquisition by HGGC LLC.

The Kirkham, England-based...

Wed, 28/05/2025 - 10:20


GlobalData considers offer by ICG Europe Fund as KKR backs away

GlobalData PLC on Wednesday said it remains in talks with another suitor, after Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP confirmed it does not intend...

Wed, 28/05/2025 - 09:42


Jubilee Metals sells some surface tailings assets for $12 million

Jubilee Metals Group PLC on Wednesday it has sold some non-core mine waste assets, while copper production at its Roan project in Zambia is set...

Wed, 28/05/2025 - 08:52


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