Bids, mergers and takeovers


UPDATE: Shell says it has ‘no intention’ of making offer for rival BP

Shell PLC on Thursday formally denied a press report that it is in talks to buy rival oil major, BP PLC.

‘In response to recent media...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 08:54


UPDATE: Shell denies holding takeover talks to buy rival BP

Shell PLC has denied it is in talks to acquire rival BP PLC after speculation about a deal that would combine the UK‘s two biggest...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 20:07


PRESS: Shell in early stage talks to buy oil rival BP - WSJ

Shell PLC is holding early stage talks to acquire rival BP PLC, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

WSJ sources said talks between company...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 17:25


Henry Boot sells 112 Kent residential plots to Fernham Homes

Henry Boot PLC on Wednesday said that its subsidiary has completed the sale of a freehold site with planning permission for 112 residential units in...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 17:01


Renold buys Italian transmission chain firm Ognibene for €10 million

Renold PLC on Wednesday said it has bought transmission chain product supplier Ognibene Spa for a total cash consideration of €10 million.

Bologna, Italy-based Ognibene is...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 12:37


IN BRIEF: Mitie retains investment grade as Marlowe buy progresses

Mitie Group PLC - The Shard, London-based engineering, security, cleaning and hygiene services provider - Says DBRS Morningstar on Friday confirmed its BBB investment grade...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 10:33


Warehouse REIT spurns Blackstone for Tritax Big Box REIT merger offer

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC and Warehouse REIT PLC on Wednesday said they have reached an agreement that will see Tritax Big Box buy Warehouse...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 09:33


Mobico appoints CFO as school bus sale edges towards closing

Mobico Group PLC shares climbed on Tuesday as it said it expects to close the sale of its North America School Bus business in July,...

Tue, 24/06/2025 - 11:56


IN BRIEF: Cavendish rejects interest in debt advisory business

Cavendish PLC - London-based investment bank - Confirms it received interest in the private merger & acquisition and debt advisory business of the company. Says...

Tue, 24/06/2025 - 11:53


Hunting reviews capital allocation policy after subsea acquisition

Hunting PLC on Tuesday said it has completed the acquisition of Flexible Engineered Solutions (Group) Holdings Ltd, as the firm noted that it is reviewing...

Tue, 24/06/2025 - 10:10


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