Bids, mergers and takeovers


TOP NEWS: Serco eyes higher operating profit as buys European Homecare

Serco Group PLC on Thursday reiterated that it expected underlying operating profit to grow as it announced the acquisition of a company.

The Hampshire-based outsourcer...

Thu, 14/12/2023 - 09:27


IN BRIEF: City Pub urges shareholders vote for acquisition by Young’s

City Pub Group PLC - London-based owner and operator of 52 pubs - Says board unanimously recommends shareholders vote in favour of scheme for its...

Wed, 13/12/2023 - 21:56


TRADING UPDATES: Good Energy says ZapMap expands into mainland Europe

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

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British Smaller Cos VCT PLC and...

Wed, 13/12/2023 - 21:14


Gresham House £470 million takeover by Searchlight backed by court

Gresham House PLC on Wednesday said its takeover by Searchlight Capital Partners LP received court approval.

In July, the specialist alternative asset manager reached an agreement...

Wed, 13/12/2023 - 14:34


IN BRIEF: Petra Diamonds signs deal for sale of Koffiefontein mine

Petra Diamonds Ltd - diamond mining group focused on southern Africa - Signs non-binding term sheet with an unnamed party for the sale of its...

Wed, 13/12/2023 - 12:38


GCP Asset Backed Income shares rise with wind-down on table

GCP Asset Backed Income Fund Ltd on Wednesday announced a strategic review, with options including but not limited to being acquired or wound down.

Shares in...

Wed, 13/12/2023 - 10:40


IN BRIEF: Smartspace confirms and considers £25 million Skedda offer

Smartspace Software PLC - Bury St Edmunds, England-based designer and builder of smart software solutions - Notes announcement on Tuesday by Skedda Holdings Inc, a...

Wed, 13/12/2023 - 09:54


Michael Ashcroft-backed Impellam accepts takeover by HeadFirst Global

Impellam Group PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to a £483.2 million takeover offer from Heather Global PLC, a bidding vehicle for HeadFirst Global...

Wed, 13/12/2023 - 09:47


IN BRIEF: Cloudified completes Falanx disposals, targets acquisition

Cloudified Holdings Ltd - Reading, England-based cybersecurity provider - Completes the sale of Falanx Cyber Defence Ltd and Falanx Cyber Technologies Ltd which was approved...

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 19:31


IN BRIEF: Impellam says HeadFirst firm offer deadline extended

Impellam Group PLC - Luton, England-based staffing firm - Says it has agreed an extension to the deadline for HeadFirst Global BV to make a...

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 18:23


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