Bids, mergers and takeovers


Hill & Smith splashes cash on dividend, acquisitions after strong year

Hill & Smith PLC on Tuesday reported higher revenue and profit last year, while announcing a small US acquisition as part of its growth plans....

Tue, 12/03/2024 - 09:34


Domino’s Pizza profit jumps on higher sales; buys Irish franchisee

Domino’s Pizza Group PLC on Tuesday reported annual earnings growth and said it has taken full control of an Irish franchise business.

The Milton Keynes, England-based...

Tue, 12/03/2024 - 09:20


British American Tobacco looks to sell part of shareholding in ITC

British American Tobacco PLC on Monday said that it is evaluating the potential disposal of part of its shareholding in ITC Ltd.

The London-based maker of...

Mon, 11/03/2024 - 17:24


IN BRIEF: Foresight sells Specac International for £11.2 million

Foresight Enterprise VCT PLC - venture capital trust focused on UK investments - Sells portfolio company Specac International Ltd, an Orpington, England-based manufacturer of spectroscopy...

Mon, 11/03/2024 - 16:39


Globalworth Real Estate sells logistics portfolio for €70 million

Globalworth Real Estate Investments Ltd on Monday said it has agreed to sell part of its wholly-owned logistics portfolio.

The Central and Eastern Europe-focused real...

Mon, 11/03/2024 - 15:35


IN BRIEF: Apax Global’s Kin & Carta offer lapses as Valtech deal nears

Kin & Carta PLC - London-based business software consultancy - Expects takeover by Valtech to be effective by the end of April. Valtech is controlled...

Mon, 11/03/2024 - 15:17


Iconic Labs signs heads of terms deal to acquire ITS

Iconic Labs PLC on Monday confirmed its intention to acquire the owner of a Manchester-based fashion retailer.

Iconic Labs is a London-based media and technology...

Mon, 11/03/2024 - 13:52


PRESS: Struggling Superdry in talks for £10 million loan - Sky

Sky News on Monday reported that Superdry is in talks with Hilco for a new £10 million borrowing facility.

Sky News said Superdry is discussing a...

Mon, 11/03/2024 - 12:37


FRP Advisory expands in Isle of Man with GWS acquisition

FRP Advisory Group PLC on Monday said it has bought GWS, which provides advisory and insolvency services across the Isle of Man.

The London-based corporate finance,...

Mon, 11/03/2024 - 11:56


IN BRIEF: Hornby buys in subscription business Corgi Model Club

Hornby PLC - Margate, England-based model railway maker and retailer - Buys Corgi Model Club from Blue 14, an investment vehicle majority owned by entrepreneur...

Mon, 11/03/2024 - 10:11


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