Bids, mergers and takeovers


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


IN BRIEF: FireAngel draws down £1 million from Siterwell facility

FireAngel Safety Technology Group PLC - Coventry, England-based developer and supplier of home safety products - Draws down £1.0 million from loan facility with Siterwell...

Fri, 26/01/2024 - 10:03


Saga confirms partnership deal for Ocean Cruise arm may be on horizon

Saga PLC on Friday said it is open to partnering up in order to ‘optimise’ its cruise ship offering as it looks to bolster its...

Fri, 26/01/2024 - 08:25


IN BRIEF: Bowleven and partners regroup as Etinde stake sale halts

Bowleven PLC - Edinburgh-based oil and gas exploration company developing Etinde project offshore Cameroon - Partner’s sale of stake in the Etinde project falls through....

Fri, 26/01/2024 - 06:56


TRADING UPDATES: Microsaic completes acquisition; Narf revenue soars

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

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Kavango Resources PLC - Southern Africa-focused...

Thu, 25/01/2024 - 20:09


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