Bids, mergers and takeovers


IN BRIEF: Bank of Georgia gets approval for $304 million Ameriabank

Bank of Georgia Group PLC - Tbilisi-based lender - Receives regulatory approval from Armenian Competition Protection Commission and the Central Bank of Armenia for the...

Tue, 02/04/2024 - 09:17


TOP NEWS: HSBC to pay special dividend after completing Canadian sale

HSBC Holdings PLC on Tuesday said it would pay shareholders a special dividend after completing the sale of its Canadian business.

The Asia-focused lender will make...

Tue, 02/04/2024 - 08:44


BHP, Mitsubishi Development seal sale of stake in coal joint venture

BHP Group Ltd said it and Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd had completed the sale of the Blackwater and Daunia mines.

These mines are part of...

Tue, 02/04/2024 - 07:42


PRESS: AutoNation considering bid of Inchcape UK assets

Inchcape PLC’s UK offering has attracted bid interest from New York-listed AutoNation Inc, Sky News reported on Monday.

AutoNation is mulling a bid for the...

Tue, 02/04/2024 - 06:55


Superdry CEO Dunkerton decides against offer for struggling firm

Superdry PLC on Thursday said a takeover offer from Chief Executive Officer Julian Dunkerton is unlikely, but he remains committed to the company.

Early in February,...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 17:43


EARNINGS AND TRADING: 888 advances US exit; Arrow ups reserve estimate

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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Critical Metals PLC...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 14:35


TRADING UPDATES: accesso wins Saudi deal; BP Marsh backs Devonshire

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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accesso Technology Group PLC - Berkshire-based...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 13:31


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Arbuthnot ups payout as profit more than doubles

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

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James Latham PLC...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 12:29


CREI shares jump as API shareholders reject planned merger

Shares in Custodian Property Income REIT PLC on Thursday jumped after a planned all-share merger with abrdn Property Income Trust Ltd was thwarted.

Shares in CREI...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 09:52


Aviva’s acquisition of AIG Life will not go to in-depth UK CMA probe

The UK’s competition watchdog on Thursday said Aviva PLC’s £460 million planned acquisition of AIG Life Ltd will not be referred to a phase 2...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 09:16


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