Bids, mergers and takeovers


TOP NEWS: Informa announces TechTarget merger and strong annual growth

Informa PLC on Thursday reported strong revenue growth in its latest year, and said its Tech digital businesses will combine with US-listed TechTarget Inc.

The London-based...

Thu, 11/01/2024 - 08:50


UPDATE: Pennon acquires SES Water owner, raises £180 million

Pennon Group PLC on Wednesday said it has raised £180 million through a fundraise, in connection with its newly announced takeover of Sutton & East...

Wed, 10/01/2024 - 16:54


IN BRIEF: Valereum confirms new CEO, sets date for takeover EGM

Valereum PLC - Gibraltar-based company linking mainstream currency products into cryptocurrencies - Nick Cowan officially joins board as chief executive officer. Cowan founded GSX Group...

Wed, 10/01/2024 - 14:27


IN BRIEF: Barings Emerging sells Russian holding for $1.6 million

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

Wed, 10/01/2024 - 13:53


TOP NEWS: Property Franchise Group and Belvoir agree all-share merger

Belvoir Group PLC and Property Franchise Group PLC on Wednesday said they have agreed an all-share merger that will create a £214 million company managing...

Wed, 10/01/2024 - 09:22


TOP NEWS: Pennon acquires SES Water owner, plans fundraise

Pennon Group PLC on Wednesday announced a placing and retail offer to raise up to £180 million, in connection with its newly announced takeover of...

Wed, 10/01/2024 - 09:12


Oxford Instruments buys First Light in France for up to €19 million

Oxford Instruments PLC on Wednesday said its has completed the acquisition of French camera designer First Light Imaging SAS.

Oxford instruments is an Abingdon, England-headquartered...

Wed, 10/01/2024 - 08:38


Smartspace Software shares fall as Skedda offer deadline extended

Smartspace Software PLC shares fell on Tuesday, after it said the deadline for a bid by Skedda Holdings Inc has been extended to February 6.

Smartspace...

Tue, 09/01/2024 - 17:25


IN BRIEF: ScS Group bid by Poltronesofa gets regulatory green light

ScS Group PLC - Sunderland, England-based sofa seller - Confirms that the regulatory conditions relating to bid by Poltronesofa SpA have been satisfied. The Court...

Tue, 09/01/2024 - 17:24


IN BRIEF: Leeds Group shareholders pass proposed Hemmers disposal

Leeds Group PLC - West Yorkshire, England-based textile manufacturing company - Says shareholders overwhelmingly pass resolution at general meeting in favour of the proposed $657,000...

Tue, 09/01/2024 - 16:04


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