Bids, mergers and takeovers


Team Internet shares dive as another suitor withdraws interest

Team Internet Group PLC on Tuesday said Oslo-based private equity firm Verdane Fund Manager AB confirmed that it does not intend to make a takeover...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 14:34


MultiChoice and Canal+ extend deadline to clear regulatory conditions

MultiChoice Group Ltd and Canal+ SA on Tuesday said they have extended the deadline to clear conditions in a deal that will see the French...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 13:35


Direct Line reports financial progress ahead of Aviva takeover

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC on Tuesday said it is keeping its foot on the accelerator ahead of the £3.7 billion takeover by Aviva PLC.

The...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:56


IN BRIEF: Topps Tiles pleased as CMA agrees in principle to CTD remedy

Topps Tiles PLC - Leicestershire, England tile retailer - Says pleased that UK’s Competition and Markets Authority approves in principle its proposed remedies in lieu...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 20:19


IN BRIEF: Cordiant Digital completes purchase of Belgian data centres

Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd - UK-based investor in specialist digital infrastructure - Completes acquisition of Belgian data centres. The company has bought a 47.5% economic...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 16:39


Close Brothers completes sale of asset management arm to Oaktree

Close Brothers Group PLC on Monday said it has completed the sale of its wealth management division, Close Brothers Asset Management, to funds managed by...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 14:26


Assura disposes seven assets for £64 million, reaches milestone

Assura PLC on Monday said it has sold seven assets for £64 million, taking its total disposals since the start of the financial year to...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 13:22


IN BRIEF: XPS Pensions completes purchase of Polaris Actuaries

XPS Pensions Group PLC - Reading, England-based pensions consulting and administration company - Completes acquisition of Polaris Actuaries and Consultants Ltd. It will pay a...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 13:05


Hunting shares climbs as Rival Downhole Tools stake sale completes

Hunting PLC on Monday said it has completed the sale of its 23% stake in Rival Downhole Tools LC for $13.1 million.

Hunting shares jumped 6.8%...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 11:18


Grocer Sainsbury’s seals Argos card portfolio sale to NewDay

J Sainsbury PLC on Monday said it sealed the sale of a credit card portfolio of its Argos general merchandise arm, and affirmed plans to...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 11:10


Pages