Bids, mergers and takeovers


IN BRIEF: Essentially acquires Latin American foodstuffs producer

Essentially Group PLC - London-based investment and holdings company focused on the health and food & beverage sectors - 100%-owned subsidiary, Essentially Holdings Ltd, signs...

Fri, 08/03/2024 - 10:18


IN BRIEF: Voyager Life completes £50,000 acquisition of Amphora

Voyager Life PLC - Perth, Scotland developer of hemp=based products - On Thursday completes acquisition of Amphora Health Ltd, a London-based CBD wellness brand. Over...

Fri, 08/03/2024 - 09:58


Currys gets Greek competition approval for Kotsovolos disposal

Currys PLC on Friday said Public Power Corp SA received unconditional approval from the Greek competition authority to purchase Dixons South East Europe AEVE from...

Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:42


TOP NEWS: Mattioli Woods soars after accepting Pollen Street bid

Mattioli Woods PLC on Friday accepted an offer from Pollen Street Capital Ltd valuing the business at £432 million.

The Leicester, England-based specialist wealth and asset...

Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:41


TOP NEWS: Frasers puts new takeover Matches into administration

Frasers Group PLC on Friday announced that Matches will be put into administration, just over two months after acquiring the online luxury fashion retailer.

The Shirebrook,...

Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:21


TOP NEWS: Mondi and DS Smith agree in principle on all-share merger

Mondi PLC and its packaging peer DS Smith PLC have reached an agreement in principle that will see Mondi take over DS Smith in a...

Fri, 08/03/2024 - 06:42


Watkin Jones announces forward sale of development for £11 million

Watkin Jones PLC on Thursday announced the forward sale of a purpose built student accommodation development in Bristol.

The London-based student accommodation developer and manager said...

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 16:48


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Belvoir, Property Franchise merger now effective

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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Dukemount Capital PLC...

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 16:47


IN BRIEF: UK CMA starts merger inquiry into Pennon acquisition

Pennon Group PLC - Exeter, England-based water utility - The UK Competition & Markets Authority announces start of investigation into Pennon’s acquisition of Sutton &...

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 14:30


Duke Capital exits investment in street light firm Fabrikat

Duke Capital Ltd on Thursday said that it has exited its investment in Meteor HoldCo Ltd, which owns the street lighting manufacturer, Fabrikat Ltd.

The move...

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 13:57


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