Bids, mergers and takeovers


UPDATE: DS Smith insists takeover on track amid concerns over deal

The chief executive officer of packaging firm DS Smith PLC has insisted the group is pressing ahead with its £5.8 billion sale to a Memphis-based...

Thu, 20/06/2024 - 11:19


UPDATE: Tony Hayward to lead new Carlyle firm after Energean deal

Energean PLC on Thursday said it will sell its oil and gas portfolio in Egypt, Italy and Croatia in order to focus on its gas...

Thu, 20/06/2024 - 11:17


Syncona swings to annual profit despite challenging market conditions

Syncona Ltd on Thursday offered up a resilient set of annual results, swinging to profit after a challenging year thanks in part to the strength...

Thu, 20/06/2024 - 10:22


TOP NEWS: Energean sells up in Egypt, Italy and Croatia to Carlyle

Energean PLC on Thursday said it will sell its oil and gas portfolio in Egypt, Italy and Croatia in order to focus on its gas...

Thu, 20/06/2024 - 10:13


TOP NEWS: DS Smith posts profit decline but notes ‘positive trends’

DS Smith PLC on Thursday reported a decline in annual earnings but labelled its showing as ‘robust’ amid tricky market conditions and high interest rates.

The...

Thu, 20/06/2024 - 09:43


TOP NEWS: Alpha Financial accepts £626 million Bridgepoint offer

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting PLC on Thursday agreed a £626 million bid approach from Bridgepoint Advisers Ltd.

The deal values each share in the London-based asset...

Thu, 20/06/2024 - 09:31


TOP NEWS: JM Huber takes big stake as Tate & Lyle buys CP Kelco

Tate & Lyle PLC on Thursday announced a deal to acquire nature-based ingredients company CP Kelco US Inc.

The London-based sweetener and food ingredients supplier said...

Thu, 20/06/2024 - 09:20


TOP NEWS: Sainsbury’s pays NatWest £125 million to take on bank arm

NatWest Group PLC on Thursday agreed to buy the retail banking assets and liabilities of Sainsbury’s Bank from J Sainsbury PLC.

Under the deal, which comprises...

Thu, 20/06/2024 - 08:58


Sirius Real Estate buys two English properties and sells two others

Sirius Real Estate Ltd said on Thursday it has completed two acquisitions in England and made two disposals, indicating it is hungry for more purchases....

Thu, 20/06/2024 - 08:50


IN BRIEF: NewRiver given more time to table Capital & Regional offer

Capital & Regional PLC - London-based real estate investment trust - Says UK Panel on Takeovers & Mergers has given NewRiver REIT PLC until July...

Thu, 20/06/2024 - 08:10


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