Bids, mergers and takeovers


UPDATE: John Wood confirms 2024 and 2025 outlook after bidder bows out

John Wood Group PLC on Monday said its remains confident in its ‘strategic direction and fundamental prospects’, after a potential bidder for the oil field...

Mon, 05/08/2024 - 09:27


TOP NEWS: John Wood shares fall 38% as Sidara withdraws from offer

Shares in John Wood Group PLC tumbled early Monday, after a potential bidder for the oil field services firm withdrew.

Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair & Partners...

Mon, 05/08/2024 - 08:49


Vodafone-Three merger delayed further as watchdog extends probe

Vodafone Group PLC and Three will have to wait longer before finding out if a £15 billion planned merger has the seal of approval from...

Fri, 02/08/2024 - 16:02


Trinity Exploration switches to support takeover from Lease Operators

Trinity Exploration & Production PLC and Lease Operators Ltd on Friday said they have agreed to a takeover offer for Trinity from Lease Operators, as...

Fri, 02/08/2024 - 11:02


Virgin Money UK performance as expected ahead of buyout by Nationwide

Virgin Money UK PLC on Friday said its lending declined in the past three months, amid lower mortgage balances.

The Newcastle upon Tyne-based lender said it...

Fri, 02/08/2024 - 09:12


TOP NEWS: BA owner IAG scraps Air Europa deal and brings back dividend

British Airways owner, International Consolidated Airlines Group SA on Thursday said it has abandoned plans to buy Spain’s Air Europa, citing regulatory concerns.

The airline...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 19:36


IN BRIEF: Inchcape completes £346 million sale of UK retail business

Inchcape PLC - London-based company provides distribution services to original equipment manufacturers in the automotive sector - Completes the disposal of its UK Retail operations...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 12:52


BAE lifts dividend as revenue jumps double-digits in first half

BAE Systems PLC on Thursday said the company was ‘well positioned for sustained growth’ following strong performance in the opening half.

The London-based aerospace, defence, and...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 09:49


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Ferrexpo sales increase, but Reach revenue dips

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

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Reach PLC -...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 15:36


IN BRIEF: Marston’s completes sale of 40% stake in Carlsberg Marston’s

Marston’s PLC - Wolverhampton-based based pub operator - Completes sale of its 40% stake in the Carlsberg Marston’s Ltd joint venture to a subsidiary of...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 12:49


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