Bids, mergers and takeovers


TOP NEWS: John Wood rejects improved takeover proposal by Sidara

John Wood Group PLC on Wednesday said it rejected a new takeover proposal from Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair & Partners Holdings Ltd, known as Sidara....

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 15:55


TOP NEWS: IDS shares up after considers improved offer proposal by EP

International Distributions Services PLC said it is minded to recommend a ‘fair’ revised non-binding proposal for a potential takeover offer from EP Corporate Group AS.

The...

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 15:06


Mission Group shareholder rejects Brave Bison takeover approach

Brave Bison Group PLC’s bid for fellow AIM listing Mission Group PLC is ‘highly unattractive’, the investment manager of a major Mission shareholder said on...

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 13:26


Henderson Euro trusts agree amended terms for £700 million merger

Henderson European Focus Trust PLC and Henderson EuroTrust PLC on Tuesday announced revised terms in respect of their intended merger.

The combination, announced in March,...

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 19:30


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Various Eateries and Luceco see sales climb

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

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Midwich Group PLC...

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 16:53


TOP NEWS: Vodafone to start share buyback after Spanish deal cleared

Vodafone Group PLC on Tuesday said it plans to kick off its €2.0 billion share buyback programme after Spanish authorities gave the green light to...

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 16:21


IN BRIEF: UK CMA may clear Pennon acquisition of Sutton & East Surrey

Pennon Group PLC - Exeter, England-based water utility - The UK Competition & Markets Authority sees ‘reasonable grounds’ to clear Pennon’s acquisition of Sutton &...

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 12:57


IQGeo says KKR’s £333 million bid the best of ‘numerous’ approaches

IQGeo Group PLC on Tuesday accepted an £333 million takeover offer from US investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP.

Shares in IQGeo soared 15%...

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 12:36


IN BRIEF: Tritax EuroBox sells Swedish warehouse for £28 million

Tritax EuroBox PLC - invests in continental European logistics real estate - Sells 28,900 square metre warehouse in Gothenburg, Sweden for SEK385 million, about £28.3...

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 11:12


Virgin Money says trading in line as prepares for Nationwide takeover

Virgin Money UK PLC on Tuesday said it has delivered continued business momentum with trading in the first half broadly as anticipated.

The Leeds-based lender,...

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 11:02


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