Bids, mergers and takeovers


PRESS: BT eyeing possible takeover of Openreach customer TalkTalk

BT Group PLC is exploring a possible takeover of TalkTalk, the Telegraph reported on Tuesday.

The telecommunications firm is mulling a bid for the broadband provider,...

Wed, 11/06/2025 - 09:10


Ricardo accepts £280 million takeover offer from Canada’s WSP Global

Ricardo PLC has agreed to a £281 million all-cash buyout from Canadian consultancy firm WSP Global Inc, the two companies announced on Wednesday, resolving a...

Wed, 11/06/2025 - 09:02


KKR-led consortium makes ‘best and final’ takeover offer for Assura

Kohlberg Kravis Robert & Co Inc on Wednesday said the consortium it is leading has made its ‘best and final’ offer in the latest move...

Wed, 11/06/2025 - 08:01


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Zinc Media nets UAE deal; John Wood contract win

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

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Ariana Resources PLC...

Tue, 10/06/2025 - 21:39


Frasers weighs cash bid for Revolution Beauty but offer not certain

Frasers Group PLC on Tuesday confirmed it is evaluating a possible all-cash offer for Revolution Beauty Group PLC but cautioned that there is no certainty...

Tue, 10/06/2025 - 10:17


Oxford Instruments plans buyback after £60 million NanoScience sale

Oxford Instruments PLC on Tuesday said it plans to return £50 million to shareholders after announcing the £60 million sale of Oxford Instruments NanoScience.

The...

Tue, 10/06/2025 - 09:52


Lords Group acquires e-commerce platform CMO, aspires to online growth

Lords Group Trading PLC on Monday said it has bought CMO Group Ltd for around £1.8 million.

The London-based distributor of building materials took ownership of...

Mon, 09/06/2025 - 14:38


Spectris jumps after $4.4 billion takeover bid from Advent

Spectris PLC on Monday reported it has received a conditional takeover offer from private equity firm Advent International LP.

The London-based provider of high-tech instruments,...

Mon, 09/06/2025 - 14:18


Argentex shares rise as it rejects Lavide offer over funding shortfall

Argentex Group PLC on Monday confirmed it has rejected a proposal from Lavide Holding NV, saying the approach does not represent an offer for the...

Mon, 09/06/2025 - 13:03


DigitalBox completes acquisition of Life Network digital assets

DigitalBox PLC on Monday said it has completed its acquisition of the digital assets of Life Network from Media Chain Group Ltd.

The Bath, England-based...

Mon, 09/06/2025 - 10:29


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