Bids, mergers and takeovers


Beacon Energy eyes reverse takeover after ‘challenging’ year

Beacon Energy PLC on Friday said it was in discussions for a reverse takeover of a European gas project after ‘an extremely challenging’ year.

The...

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 14:25


PRESS: Centrica prepares to take 15% stake in Sizewell C nuclear plant

British Gas owner Centrica PLC is preparing to take a 15% stake in the UK’s new nuclear power plant Sizewell C, reports have said.

The head...

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 11:31


Haleon completes acquisition of remaining 12% in China joint venture

Haleon PLC on Friday said it completed the acquisition of the remaining 12% equity interest in Tianjin TSKF Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, its over-the-counter joint venture...

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 10:42


IN BRIEF: TotalEnergies acquires stake in Block 53 offshore Suriname

TotalEnergies SE - Paris-based energy company - Acquires 25% interest in Block 53, located offshore Surinane, from Spanish energy and petroleum company, Moeve. With this...

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 10:40


PRESS: Unilever pays $1.5 billion for personal care brand Dr Squatch

Unilever PLC is paying $1.5 billion for its acquisition of Dr Squatch, a maker of male grooming products, the Financial Times reported on Friday.

The London-based...

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 06:53


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Manolete sees record revenue, Atome eyes Villeta

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

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Cavendish PLC...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 18:59


RWS buys intellectual property behind Papercup’s AI dubbing tool

RWS Holdings PLC on Thursday said it has bought the intellectual property behind Papercup’s artificial intelligence dubbing technology.

The Buckinghamshire, England-based language services provider said the...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 15:38


Marlowe swings to profit ahead of Mitie takeover, reduces buybacks

Marlowe PLC on Thursday reported a swing to profit in the year ended March 31, ahead of the company’s takeover by Mitie Group PLC.

The...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 13:41


IN BRIEF: Sirius Real Estate buys asset in Germany; sells UK property

Sirius Real Estate Ltd - London and Johannesburg-listed property investor - Acquires a light industrial property in Geilenkirchen, Germany, for €12.9 million. The asset was...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 11:31


Central Asia Metals raises offer for New World Resources as buys more

Central Asia Metals PLC on Thursday said it has increased the value of its offer for New World Resources once again, matching the price it...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 10:49


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