Bids, mergers and takeovers


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Versarien inks agreement for Brazilian JV

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Orcadian Energy PLC...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 17:25


Abrdn Property Income urges shareholders back ‘compelling’ merger

Abrdn Property Income Trust Ltd on Thursday provided an update on the proposed all-share merger with Custodian Property Income REIT PLC.

In the update the...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 16:10


PRESS: Top shareholder in Ageas criticises Direct Line approach - Sky

Ageas SA, the Belgian insurer pursuing a takeover of Direct Line Insurance Group PLC, its London-listed rival, is facing opposition from one of its own...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 15:10


Henderson European and Eurotrust to merge into £700 million investor

Henderson European Focus Trust PLC and Henderson EuroTrust PLC have agreed to combine their portfolios, creating an investment company worth more than £700 million.

The...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 14:39


Smartspace Software recommends takeover by Sign In Solutions

Smartspace Software PLC on Thursday recommended a takeover approach by Sign In Solutions Inc.

The Bury St Edmunds, England-based developer of smart software solutions said...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 14:20


PRESS: Entain considers selling overseas gambling brands - FT

The UK’s Entain PLC has hired advisors to oversee potential disposals of several overseas brands, including recent acquisitions, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

The Isle...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 12:00


IN BRIEF: MC Mining gets second supplementary statement from Goldway

MC Mining Ltd - Canberra, Australia-based developer of coal mines across South Africa - Says it has received a second supplementary statement from Goldway Capital...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 10:36


BP picks up Ashford site to boost electric charging scope for trucks

BP PLC on Thursday stepped up plans to increase its electric charging capacity for heavy goods vehicles by buying one of the largest truck stops...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 10:19


TOP NEWS: AstraZeneca buys France’s Amolyt Pharma for $1 billion

AstraZeneca PLC on Thursday said it has struck a deal to acquire Amolyt Pharma SAS, strengthening its late-stage rare disease pipeline.

The Cambridge-based pharmaceutical company...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 10:01


EARNINGS AND TRADING: PensionBee nears profit; OptiBiotix Indian deal

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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PensionBee Group PLC...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 20:49


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