Bids, mergers and takeovers


IN BRIEF: Sound Energy gets government approval for Moroccan disposal

Sound Energy PLC - gas development projects in Morocco - Secures Moroccan government approval for the sale of its Moroccan assets to local company Managem...

Tue, 22/10/2024 - 10:17


TOP NEWS: Mulberry reaffirms opposition to ‘untenable’ Frasers offer

Mulberry Group PLC on Tuesday rejected the latest attempt by Frasers Group PLC to buy the firm, calling it ‘untenable’.

‘The board is unanimously of the...

Tue, 22/10/2024 - 08:56


IDS picks up stake in Greek parcel operator ACS for €74 million

International Distribution Services PLC on Monday expanded its parcel delivery business with the acquisition of a stake in Greek operator, ACS.

IDS, which owns Royal Mail...

Mon, 21/10/2024 - 19:51


Zinc Media agrees to sell telesales contract business for £100,000

Zinc Media Group PLC on Monday said that it has agreed to sell its remaining legacy telesales contract publishing business, currently trading as Zinc Communicate...

Mon, 21/10/2024 - 13:44


Brand Architekts annual loss narrows as impairment costs resolved

Brand Architekts Group PLC on Monday said its annual loss narrowed despite a fall in revenue, resulting from the resolution of last year’s impairment costs....

Mon, 21/10/2024 - 13:12


XLMedia disposes of North America business to become cash shell

XLMedia PLC on Monday announced it has entered into a conditional agreement for the sale of its North America business to Sportradar AG, rendering the...

Mon, 21/10/2024 - 11:35


Ocean Wilsons to return cash after sells stake in Brazil port operator

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Ltd on Monday said its subsidiary OW Overseas Investments Ltd has agreed to sell its majority stake in Wilsons Sons SA.

The Bermuda-based...

Mon, 21/10/2024 - 11:25


Ricardo to fund growth plans with funds from touted defence arm sale

Ricardo PLC on Monday announced plans to sell its defence business as part of a strategic revamp unveiled in May 2022.

Ricardo Chief Executive Officer, Graham...

Mon, 21/10/2024 - 10:22


Elixirr International boosts US presence with Hypothesis acquisition

Elixirr International PLC on Monday edged full-year sales guidance higher after securing another US deal.

The London-based business consultancy said US subsidiary Elixirr Inc is...

Mon, 21/10/2024 - 09:47


FirstGroup buys London coach operator Anderson Travel

FirstGroup PLC on Monday said it has bought Anderson Travel for an undisclosed price, aimed at expanding its coach services in and around London.

The Aberdeen-based...

Mon, 21/10/2024 - 09:11


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