Bids, mergers and takeovers

TOP NEWS: BP buys Getec Energie; promotes Auchincloss to permanent CEO

BP PLC on Wednesday said that it will buy Getec Energie GmbH as it promoted Murray Auchincloss to the role of permanent chief executive officer.

The...

Wed, 17/01/2024 - 08:33

IN BRIEF: Henderson High Income Trust issues shares to buy HDIV assets

Henderson High Income Trust PLC - Pure income trust investing in dividend-paying UK companies - In connection with the combination of the assets of the...

Tue, 16/01/2024 - 19:54

Kin & Carta trading stabilises as new financial year begins

Kin & Carta PLC on Tuesday said business had stabilised at the beginning of the new financial year.

In December, the London-based business software consultancy accepted...

Tue, 16/01/2024 - 16:49

Critical Mineral Resources buys 26 central Morocco exploration permits

Critical Mineral Resources PLC on Tuesday said it acquired 26 exploration permits in central Morocco prospective for copper, antimony, tungsten, lead-zinc and gold.

This was via...

Tue, 16/01/2024 - 16:04

IN BRIEF: Barings Emerging sells Russian holding for $670,000

Barings Emerging EMEA Opportunities PLC - Leeds, England-based investor backing equity securities listed or traded in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa - Sells...

Tue, 16/01/2024 - 14:01

Vast Resources shares rise as Bay Square completes Aprelevka takeover

Vast Resources PLC on Tuesday said it completed the necessary due diligence to acquire a company with interests in Aprelevka, which owns a number of...

Tue, 16/01/2024 - 12:36

IN BRIEF: Shell sells Nigeria onshore subsidiary amid Niger Delta exit

Shell PLC - London-headquartered oil & gas producer - Agrees to sell its Nigerian onshore subsidiary, Shell Petroleum Development Co of Nigeria Ltd, or SPDC,...

Tue, 16/01/2024 - 10:33

DP Eurasia shares rise as Jubilant makes ‘increased and final’ offer

DP Eurasia NV on Tuesday received a final takeover offer from Jubilant Foodworks Ltd, which values it at over £161 million.

Shares in DP Eurasia were...

Tue, 16/01/2024 - 10:01

Oakley Capital Investments notes Fund V’s Steer Automotive investment

Oakley Capital Investments Ltd on Tuesday noted Oakley Capital Fund V’s investment in Steer Automotive Group Ltd.

The investment company providing access to Oakley Capital Private...

Tue, 16/01/2024 - 09:45

IN BRIEF: RBC targets completion of HSBC Canada buy in late March

Royal Bank of Canada - Toronto-based lender - Targets March 28 as close date for acquisition of HSBC Bank Canada. RBC will begin conversion activities...

Tue, 16/01/2024 - 09:27

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