Bids, mergers and takeovers


IN BRIEF: International Distribution Services to be delisted next week

International Distribution Services PLC - London-based owner of Royal Mail - EP Corporate says it now has received 90.15% acceptances of its £3.6 billion takeover...

Wed, 28/05/2025 - 10:23


Playtech agrees deal to exit Happybet German betting operating

Playtech PLC on Wednesday said it has struck an agreement to exit its Happybet online gambling and retail betting unit in Germany.

The gambling software...

Wed, 28/05/2025 - 10:22


Inspired hails support from largest shareholder for takeover by HGGC

Inspired PLC on Wednesday noted the support of its largest shareholder, Gresham House Asset Management Ltd, for an acquisition by HGGC LLC.

The Kirkham, England-based...

Wed, 28/05/2025 - 10:20


GlobalData considers offer by ICG Europe Fund as KKR backs away

GlobalData PLC on Wednesday said it remains in talks with another suitor, after Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP confirmed it does not intend...

Wed, 28/05/2025 - 09:42


Jubilee Metals sells some surface tailings assets for $12 million

Jubilee Metals Group PLC on Wednesday it has sold some non-core mine waste assets, while copper production at its Roan project in Zambia is set...

Wed, 28/05/2025 - 08:52


Rentokil Initial gets €370 million from Workwear unit sale in France

Rentokil Initial PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to sell its Workwear business in France to HIG Capital LLC at an enterprise value of...

Wed, 28/05/2025 - 08:46


M&C Saatchi to acquire Dubai-based sports agency Dune 23

M&C Saatchi PLC on Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire Dune 23, a specialist sports and entertainment marketing agency based in Dubai and Abu...

Tue, 27/05/2025 - 11:38


Inspired gets £130 million takeover bid from US private equity firm

Inspired PLC on Tuesday said it has received a potential takeover offer from a new bidder that beats an approach the board rejected and that...

Tue, 27/05/2025 - 10:12


Serco completes £264 million purchase of defence firm MT&S

Serco Group PLC on Tuesday said it has completed the £264 million acquisition of Northrop Grumman’s mission training and satellite ground network communications software business,...

Tue, 27/05/2025 - 09:28


Elementis shares rise as it plans share buyback after selling talc arm

Elementis PLC shares climbed on Tuesday as it said it has agreed and completed the sale of its Talc business to global talc manufacturer IMI...

Tue, 27/05/2025 - 09:13


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