Bids, mergers and takeovers


Hargreaves Lansdown confirms rejected approach; ‘undervalues’ firm

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC on Thursday confirmed it rejected a takeover approach from a group of private equity firms including CVC Advisers.

Shares in the Bristol,...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 11:32


TOP NEWS: Vukile Property Fund confirms offer for Capital & Regional

Vukile Property Fund confirmed on Thursday it had made a ‘non-binding indicative proposal’ to acquire Capital & Regional PLC in a possible cash-share deal.

The...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 11:02


Nationwide annual profit falls ahead of takeover of Virgin Money UK

Nationwide Building Society on Thursday reported lower earnings over the past year but said it handed out a record amount of cash to its members.

The...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 09:08


TOP NEWS: Hargreaves Lansdown rejects bid from CVC-backed consortium

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC on Wednesday rejected a takeover approach from a group of private equity firms including CVC Advisers.

In a brief statement, the consortium which...

Wed, 22/05/2024 - 21:25


TOP NEWS: Anglo American extends deadline after snubbing new BHP offer

Anglo American PLC on Wednesday rejected a third takeover proposal from BHP Group Ltd but gave the Melbourne-based miner another seven days to formalise a...

Wed, 22/05/2024 - 16:01


Nightcap to issue shares after sighting consolidation opportunity

Nightcap PLC on Wednesday announced a new fundraise which will allow the company to explore strategic acquisitions.

The London-based owner and operator of 46 premium bars...

Wed, 22/05/2024 - 14:31


Marlowe to pay special dividend after securing divestment approval

Marlowe PLC on Wednesday confirmed it will return £225 million through a special dividend and buyback after receiving regulatory approval for the sale of assets.

The...

Wed, 22/05/2024 - 14:28


IN BRIEF: Cornish Metals buys land at South Crofty tin project

Cornish Metals Inc - Vancouver-based mineral exploration company - Buys about 7.7 acres of land located immediately adjacent to important surface infrastructure at its 100%...

Wed, 22/05/2024 - 13:38


IN BRIEF: Ferguson announces four new US acquisitions as eyes growth

Ferguson PLC - Wokingham, England-based heating and plumbing products distributor - Announces it bought four US-based companies with a total annualised revenue of about $350...

Wed, 22/05/2024 - 12:27


Admiral Acquisition agrees takeover deal for ASP Acuren

Admiral Acquisition Ltd on Wednesday said it has agreed to buy the parent company of Acuren from American Securities LLC.

The special-purpose acquisition company, which...

Wed, 22/05/2024 - 11:41


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