Bids, mergers and takeovers


Harmony Energy Income Trust ‘minded to accept’ possible Foresight bid

Harmony Energy Income Trust PLC on Monday said it has agreed to a possible £190.8 million takeover by Foresight Group LLP.

The cash approach values each...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 10:14


Energean sale of Egypt, Italy and Croatia assets at risk of collapse

Energean PLC on Monday said there is ‘significant risk’ that the agreement to sell its portfolio in Egypt, Italy and Croatia to Carlyle International Energy...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 10:00


AstraZeneca to pay up to $1 billion for cell therapy firm, EsoBiotec

AstraZeneca PLC on Monday announced an acquisition, a license agreement, regulatory approval in Europe for cancer drug Imfinzi, and a further positive product update in...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 08:57


UPDATE: Bakkavor says potential offer by Greencore undervalues firm

Bakkavor Group PLC on Friday responded to a takeover approach by Dublin-based convenience food maker Greencore Group PLC.

Bakkavor, a London-based ’fresh prepared’ food maker, said...

Fri, 14/03/2025 - 16:09


Thungela Resources buys out co-investors from Ensham coal mine

Thungela Resources Ltd on Friday reported that it has agreed to acquire the remaining interest in Sungela Holdings Pty Ltd, effectively taking full control of...

Fri, 14/03/2025 - 15:55


Diversified Energy completes Maverick Natural Resources acquisition

Diversified Energy Co PLC on Friday said it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Maverick Natural Resources LLC.

The Birmingham, Alabama-based natural gas producer said...

Fri, 14/03/2025 - 14:30


Greencore confirms two approaches to Bakkavor for potential takeover

Greencore Group PLC on Friday confirmed, in response to recent media speculation, that it has made two takeover offers to Bakkavor Group PLC within the...

Fri, 14/03/2025 - 14:28


DigitalBox buys Life Network from Media Chain for £200,000

DigitalBox PLC on Friday said it has bought assets from Media Chain Group Ltd for a total consideration of £200,000.

The Bath, England-based digital media company...

Fri, 14/03/2025 - 12:24


IN BRIEF: Shuka’s planned buy of Leopard Exploration hit by delay

Shuka Minerals PLC - Africa-focused mine operator and developer - Hails regulatory approvals in Zambia of its planned acquisition of Zambian mining and exploration company...

Fri, 14/03/2025 - 12:23


Vaalco pretax profit falls in 2024 amid higher costs, lower oil price

Vaalco Energy Inc on Friday said it is excited about ‘major projects’ which it expects to ‘deliver a step-change in organic growth,’ as it posted...

Fri, 14/03/2025 - 12:03


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