Bids, mergers and takeovers


TOP NEWS: Condor Gold accepts takeover offer from Metals Exploration

Condor Gold PLC on Wednesday agreed a £67.5 million takeover from Philippines-focused mineral resources firm Metals Exploration PLC.

Metals Exploration, which is backed by property financier...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 13:42


UK CMA mulls probing Topps Tiles buy of CTD Tiles assets

The UK competition watchdog on Wednesday said it is considering an investigation of Topps Tiles’ £9.0 million acquisition of CTD Tiles assets.

The UK Competition &...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 12:07


TOP NEWS: Learning Technologies backs £802 million takeover

Learning Technologies Group PLC on Wednesday recommended a £802 million takeover from a private equity firm.

The London-based digital learning and talent management firm will...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 11:16


Animalcare acquires Randlab for £62.2 million using new funds raised

Animalcare Group PLC on Tuesday said it had entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Randlab Australia Pty Ltd for around £62.2 million in part...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 14:29


ABB acquires construction product manufacturer; upgrades Cemex plant

ABB Ltd on Tuesday said it has bought Solutions Industry & Building, and delivered its retrofit solution to a Cemex SAB de CV plant in...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:28


PRS REIT exploring sale options with interested parties

PRS REIT PLC on Tuesday said it is in active discussions with ‘a number of interested parties’ about a potential sale of the company.

The Manchester,...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:36


HgCapital Trust manager sells Dext to IRIS Software

HgCapital Trust PLC on Tuesday confirmed its manager, Hg, has agreed to the sale of bookkeeping platform Dext Software Ltd to IRIS Software Group for...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:32


Derwent London buys remaining 50% stake in 50 Baker Street W1 scheme

Derwent London PLC on Tuesday announced it has bought the remaining stake in its proposed 50 Baker Street W1 scheme from Lazari Investments Ltd, its...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:18


Kibo Energy secures loan after terminating reverse takeover attempt

Kibo Energy PLC on Tuesday said it has terminated its bid to acquire a portfolio of renewable energy projects across Europe and Africa from Swiss-registered...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:26


WPP completes sale of majority stake in FGS Global to KKR funds

WPP PLC on Tuesday said it has sold its majority stake in strategic communications consultancy FGS Global Ltd to Kite Bidco Inc, an acquisition vehicle...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 09:23


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