Bids, mergers and takeovers


TRADING UPDATES: TPXimpact ‘cautiously optimistic’; Journeo wins deal

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

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TPXimpact Holdings PLC - London-based technology-enabled...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 13:25


H&T Group accepts £297 million offer from US-based FirstCash

Shares in H&T Group PLC soared on Wednesday after it accepted a cash takeover offer from FirstCash Holdings Inc.

The Surrey-based pawnbrokers’ chain and jewellery retailer...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 11:08


UK competition regulator opens inquiry of Aviva buy of Direct Line

The UK competition regulator on Wednesday opened a probe into the acquisition of Direct Line Insurance Group PLC by larger peer Aviva PLC

The motor and...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 10:06


Persimmon announces sale of FibreNest for around £100 million

Persimmon PLC on Wednesday said it will sell its full fibre broadband service FibreNest to BUUK Infrastructure.

The York, England-based housebuilder said the discounted total enterprise...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 09:57


GSK acquires ‘potential best-in-class’ medicine efimosfermin

GSK announced on Wednesday that it has agreed with Boston Pharmaceuticals to buy steatotic liver disease medication efimosfermin alfa.

The London-based pharmaceutical company said efimosfermin, Boston...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 09:13


IN BRIEF: Europa Metals shares suspended on AIM after missing deadline

Europa Metals Ltd - former lead-zinc and silver mine developer now a cash shell seeking an acquisition - Shares are suspended from trading on the...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 08:25


ECR Minerals cancels purchase of Maximus Minerals during due diligence

ECR Minerals PLC on Tuesday said it has terminated discussions to buy Maximus Minerals Ltd due to ‘unforeseen structural challenges’ at Maximus.

The gold-focused exploration and...

Tue, 13/05/2025 - 18:34


Tullow Oil signs agreement to sell Gabon assets for $300 million

Tullow Oil PLC on Tuesday said it has signed a sale and purchase agreement to sell its Gabon assets to Gabon Oil Company for $300...

Tue, 13/05/2025 - 16:42


Idox expands reach in social care sector via acquisition of Plianz

Idox PLC on Tuesday announced its acquisition of social care software solutions provider Trojan Consultants Ltd, which trades as Plianz.

The Woking, Surrey-based information management software...

Tue, 13/05/2025 - 14:26


Greencoat Renewables plans South African listing; sells Irish assets

Greencoat Renewables PLC on Tuesday announced its intention to list in Johannesburg, and its sale of a portfolio of Irish assets for €156 million.

The Dublin-based...

Tue, 13/05/2025 - 09:56


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