Bids, mergers and takeovers


PRESS: WPP and Bain look to sell Kantar, rather than opt for IPO - FT

WPP PLC and US private equity group Bain Capital LP are looking to sell market research group Kantar, shifting from a plan to pursue a...

Mon, 10/03/2025 - 08:49


IN BRIEF: Deliveroo sells Hong Kong assets to Singapore’s foodpanda

Deliveroo PLC - London-based food delivery - Sells assets from its Hong Kong operations to Singapore-based rival foodpanda as part of a decision to shutter...

Mon, 10/03/2025 - 08:41


Assura backs improved bid from KKR-led group but spurns Primary Health

Assura PLC on Monday said it would be ‘minded to accept’ a possible £1.61 billion cash bid from a US private equity consortium.

The Altrincham,...

Mon, 10/03/2025 - 08:39


UPDATE: Serica Energy, EnQuest shares surge on reverse takeover talks

EnQuest PLC on Friday confirmed it was in talks for a possible merger with Serica Energy PLC, in a reverse takeover where EnQuest would make...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 17:57


Avacta sells Launch Diagnostics; reports ‘promising’ efficacy data

Avacta Group PLC on Friday said it has agreed to sell its UK-based and largest diagnostics unit, Launch Diagnostics Holdings Ltd, and reported ‘promising’ early...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 12:42


Eurocell completes purchase of Alunet for up to £35 million

Eurocell PLC on Friday said it has completed the acquisition of Alunet Ltd for £29 million, plus an earn-out.

The Alfreton, England-based manufacturer, recycler and distributor...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 12:03


Hunting buys Organic Oil Recovery technology in commercialisation boost

Hunting PLC on Friday reported the acquisition of Organic Oil Recovery technology as it looks to deploy the ‘remarkable’ technology globally.

The London-based supplier to...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 11:09


Serica Energy confirms talks for possible reverse takeover by EnQuest

Serica Energy PLC on Friday confirmed it was in talks for a possible merger with EnQuest PLC, with a reverse takeover envisaged.

Serica is a...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 09:53


IN BRIEF: Oneiro Energy to change name to Switch Metals, move to AIM

Oneiro Energy PLC - special purpose acquisition company focused on energy transition sector - Strikes deal to acquire Switch Metals Cote d’Ivoire Sarl, a battery...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 14:54


Rio Tinto invests in Australia mine; completes Arcadium Lithium buy

Rio Tinto PLC on Thursday said the acquisition of Arcadium Lithium PLC has been completed, as it also set out plans to invest $1.8 billion...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 11:50


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