Bids, mergers and takeovers


IN BRIEF: Smart Metering investor group soften KKR bid stance

Smart Metering Systems PLC - Glasgow-based energy management services provider - Shareholders representing just under 18% of the company, including two founders, temper opposition to...

Mon, 18/03/2024 - 20:11


IN BRIEF: JPMorgan Multi-Asset shareholders back JGGI deal

JPMorgan Multi-Asset Growth & Income PLC - investor with ‘diversified multi-asset portfolio’ - Says just over 98% of shareholders back JPMorgan Global Growth & Income...

Mon, 18/03/2024 - 20:09


TRADING UPDATES: Chariot mulls future of Transitional Power business

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

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Corcel PLC - London-based mining and...

Mon, 18/03/2024 - 19:20


Gooch & Housego sells subsidiary for £9.4 million

Gooch & Housego PLC announced on Monday that it had completed the sale of its subsidiary EM4 LLC.

The Somerset, England-based photonics components and systems manufacturer...

Mon, 18/03/2024 - 16:30


MC Mining reaffirms Goldway bid rejection based on independent report

MC Mining Ltd on Monday again urged shareholders to not accept a takeover offer from Goldway Capital Investment Ltd.

The Canberra, Australia-based and South Africa-focused coal...

Mon, 18/03/2024 - 11:42


Oakley funds buy majority stake in medical software provider Horizon

Oakley Capital Investments Ltd on Monday said medical software provider Horizon Optical Slu will be acquired by Oakley Capital Origin Fund I.

Bermuda-based Oakley Capital Investments...

Mon, 18/03/2024 - 11:31


Confident Currys raises profit guidance despite challenging markets

Currys PLC on Monday raised full-year profit guidance on the back of stronger-than-expected sales.

The London-based consumer electronics retailer, which spurned a recent bid approach, expects...

Mon, 18/03/2024 - 10:13


British Land sells 50% stake in former Meta office to Royal London AM

British Land Co PLC on Monday said it has formed a equal joint venture with the Royal London Asset Management Ltd to ‘accelerate’ the delivery...

Mon, 18/03/2024 - 09:52


Aviva completes sale of Singapore Life joint venture

Aviva PLC on Monday said it has completed the disposal of its shareholding in Singapore Life Holdings Pte Ltd, together with two debt instruments, for...

Mon, 18/03/2024 - 09:09


PRESS: Direct Line suitor Ageas heads to China for Fosun backing

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC suitor Ageas SA has looked to win support of its own largest shareholder, China’s Fosun, in its bid to acquire...

Sun, 17/03/2024 - 10:50


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