Bids, mergers and takeovers


Assura in talks with Primary Health Properties, starts due diligence

Assura PLC said on Friday it has engaged in further discussions with Primary Health Properties PLC, having ‘carefully considered’ a fresh takeover offer from its...

Fri, 23/05/2025 - 08:28


AVI Global slams Third Point-Malibu tie-up, vows to vote against deal

AVI Global Trust PLC on Wednesday sharply criticised Third Point Investors Ltd’s proposed merger with Malibu Life Reinsurance SPC, calling the deal a ‘governance horror-show’...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 10:43


CORRECT: Inspired board unanimously rejects Regent takeover offer

(Correcting that Inspired is based in Kirkham, not the Isle of Man.)

Inspired PLC - Kirkham, England-based energy and sustainability advisor - Says its board unanimously...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 10:10


Johnson Matthey soars on £1.8 billion Catalyst Technologies sale

Shares in Johnson Matthey PLC rocketed on Thursday after it announced plans to return £1.4 billion to shareholders after selling its Catalyst Technologies business to...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 09:51


TRADING UPDATES: Revolution Beauty shares up as receives bid approach

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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Revolution Beauty Group PLC - London-based...

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 21:51


IN BRIEF: Inspired board unanimously rejects Regent takeover offer

Inspired PLC - Isle of Man-based energy and sustainability advisor - Says its board unanimously rejects Regent Acquisitions 2025 Ltd’s ‘wholly inadequate’ takeover offer and...

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 14:35


Harmony Energy recommends takeover by Foresight Group

Harmony Energy Income Trust PLC on Wednesday said it recommended its takeover by Foresight Group Holdings Ltd.

The London-based investment company that invests in battery...

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 14:30


Tortilla Mexican Grill annual loss widens on one-off acquisition costs

Tortilla Mexican Grill PLC on Wednesday said its loss widened during its most recent financial year, as a result of increased expenses relating to its...

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 13:57


CORRECT: Foresight Solar says generation ahead of forecasts for 2025

(Correcting value of share buyback programme to £50 million.)

Foresight Solar Fund Ltd on Wednesday said its electricity production in the UK was ahead of its...

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 12:29


Third Point Investors targets reinsurance firm after strategy review

Third Point Investors Ltd on Wednesday proposed an acquisition of Cayman-Islands-based annuity reinsurer, Malibu Life Reinsurance SPC, as it looks to solve the ‘structural headwinds’...

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 12:15


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