Bids, mergers and takeovers


Spectris to buy US analytical instrument provider for $630 million

Spectris PLC on Tuesday said it agreed to buy Micromeritics Instrument Corp.

The London-based company is a supplier of high-tech instruments, test equipment and software for...

Tue, 16/07/2024 - 11:25


Kretinsky-led Royal Mail bidder vows to maintain six-day service

Royal Mail’s prospective new owner has vowed to maintain the service’s requirement to deliver letters six days a week throughout the UK.

The postal service’s owner...

Tue, 16/07/2024 - 05:45


IN BRIEF: Vinanz launches new bitcoin mining cluster in Nebraska

Vinanz Ltd - British Virgin Islands-domiciled bitcoin mining company - Acquires 10 Bitmain Antminer SJ19k Bitcoin 120 Terahash mining machines from Basic Mining to be...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 21:47


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Genedrive in FDA boost; Bango revenue rises

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

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Genedrive PLC -...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 19:36


TRADING UPDATES: Concurrent’s ‘record’ half-year; EnSilica deal win

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

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Concurrent Technologies PLC...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 17:51


IN BRIEF: WH Ireland completes sales of capital markets arm to Zeus

WH Ireland Group PLC - London-based wealth management - Completes sale of its Capital Markets division to Zeus Capital Ltd. Discussions for the sale were...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 12:11


PRESS: Kretinsky-led firm to spend big on Royal Mail to take on Amazon

Daniel Kretinsky, who is eyeing a takeover for Royal Mail’s parent company International Distribution Services PLC, is planning to reduce parcel prices to be more...

Sun, 14/07/2024 - 11:40


Molten Ventures to sell positions ahead of holding valuations

Molten Ventures PLC on Friday updated the market on the positive progress of ongoing portfolio realisations.

The London-based venture capital firm invests in developing high-growth digital...

Fri, 12/07/2024 - 14:28


IN BRIEF: Mining Minerals & Metals set to wrap up Georgina Energy deal

Mining Minerals & Metals PLC - natural resource exploration acquisition vehicle - Calls general meeting of shareholders for July 29 to approve its reverse takeover...

Fri, 12/07/2024 - 09:14


TOP NEWS: Bristol-based AI chipmaker Graphcore bought by SoftBank

Bristol-based artificial intelligence firm Graphcore Ltd has been bought by Tokyo-based investment firm SoftBank Group Corp in its latest move to cash in on the...

Fri, 12/07/2024 - 08:33


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