Bids, mergers and takeovers


IN BRIEF: Hydrogen Utopia points to news coverage for share price rise

Hydrogen Utopia International PLC - London-based operator of facilities that turn non-recyclable mixed waste plastic into hydrogen and other carbon-free fuels - Believes share price...

Mon, 29/01/2024 - 13:30


IN BRIEF: Institut Merieux ups stake in Oxford BioMedica toward 10%

Oxford BioMedica PLC - Oxfordshire, England-based gene and cell therapy - Completes purchase of ABL Europe SAS from Institut Merieux SA, cementing the partnership between...

Mon, 29/01/2024 - 12:35


Downing Renewables touts £6 million buy of Swedish hydropower plants

Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust PLC on Monday said that it has bought five hydropower plants in Sweden for a total of £6 million.

Downing Renewables...

Mon, 29/01/2024 - 12:19


Big Technologies responds to Times report on Buddi legal dispute

Big Technologies PLC on Monday responded to a report by The Times on a legal claim against it, the particulars of which it said ‘are...

Mon, 29/01/2024 - 11:39


PRESS: Serco had £2.5 billion takeover approach from US buyout firm

Serco Group PLC late last year received a takeover approach from private equity firm American Industrial Partners, Sky News reported on Friday afternoon.

The Hampshire,...

Mon, 29/01/2024 - 08:59


IN BRIEF: ScS receives court sanction for takeover by Poltronesofa

ScS Group PLC - Sunderland, England-based furniture seller - Receives court sanction for its proposed acquisition by Poltronesofa SpA. In December, the scheme was approved...

Fri, 26/01/2024 - 14:14


IN BRIEF: Primorus up as Autodesk signs agreement to acquire Payapps

Primorus Investments PLC - London-based investor specialising in small and mid-cap companies and assets - Announces the signing of a definitive agreement for the acquisition...

Fri, 26/01/2024 - 12:15


TOP NEWS: UK regulator opens probe into Vodafone merger with Three UK

The UK competition watchdog on Friday said it was launching a phase one investigation looking into the merger of Three UK and Vodafone Group PLC’s...

Fri, 26/01/2024 - 11:18


FirstGroup takes over bus firm York Pullman Bus Co

FirstGroup PLC on Friday said it has agreed to buy York Pullman Bus Co Ltd for an undisclosed amount.

The Aberdeen-based transport company said that York...

Fri, 26/01/2024 - 10:59


IN BRIEF: SkinBioTherapeutics completes Dermatonics purchase

SkinBioTherapeutics PLC - Newcastle, England-based life science company focused on skin health - Completes the the acquisition of Dermatonics Ltd. On Thursday, it agreed to...

Fri, 26/01/2024 - 10:36


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