Bids, mergers and takeovers


Deliveroo agrees £2.9 billion takeover by San Francisco’s Doordash

Deliveroo PLC on Tuesday said it has agreed a £2.9 billion takeover by Doordash Inc.

The cash offer from San Francisco-based DoorDash is worth 180 pence...

Tue, 06/05/2025 - 09:13


AB Foods confirms bakery deal talks with Hovis owner, Endless

Associated British Foods PLC on Tuesday said it is in talks with the owner of Hovis as it mulls options for its Allied Bakeries division.

Last...

Tue, 06/05/2025 - 08:35


Gold Fields keeps annual output guidance after ‘solid’ first quarter

Gold Fields Ltd on Tuesday described its first-quarter production as ‘solid’ and stuck to its guidance for 2025.

The Johannesburg-based gold miner posted production of...

Tue, 06/05/2025 - 07:52


Anglo American working with Peabody over coal mine sale after fire

Anglo American PLC on Monday said it continues to work with Peabody Energy Corp to conclude the sale of its steelmaking coal portfolio in Australia....

Mon, 05/05/2025 - 17:08


TRADING UPDATES: GlobalData suspends buyback; Hemogenyx trial progress

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

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Pineapple Power Corp PLC - cash...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 22:05


Serica confident in standalone prospects as Enquest halts bid interest

EnQuest PLC on Friday said it no longer intends making a bid for Serica Energy PLC after failing to agree terms.

In a statement, London-based oil...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 19:13


IN BRIEF: Kingfisher exits Romania as completes Brico Depot sale

Kingfisher PLC - London-based home improvement retailer and owner of B&Q and Screwfix - completes the sale of its Brico Depot Romania business to Altex...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 19:04


IN BRIEF: Corpay in talks for takeover of Alpha Group International

Corpay Inc - Atlanta, Georgia business payments and spend management solutions provider - Confirms in relation to recent media speculation that it has been in...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 18:12


EARNINGS: Digital 9 net asset value falls; Skillcast swings to profit

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

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First Class Metals PLC - gold...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 18:01


IN BRIEF: Playtech to redeem remaining €150 million bond

Playtech PLC - Isle of Man-based gambling software developer - Says it will redeem the remaining €150 million of its €350 million bond on June...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 11:25


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