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Marks & Spencer appoints Alison Dolan as CFO
Marks and Spencer said on Wednesday that it has appointed Alison Dolan as its new chief financial officer.
Wood Group 'evaluating' final takeover approach from Sidara at 230p a share
Wood Group said on Wednesday that it was evaluating a fourth and final "unsolicited, preliminary and conditional" takeover proposal from Dubai-based engineering and consulting firm Sidara at 230p a share.
Czech's in the post as Kretinsky strikes £5.3bn deal for Royal Mail
Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services on Wednesday said it had reached agreement with Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky on a takeover worth up to £5. 3bn for the 500-year-old company.
ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon Oil in $22bn deal
ConocoPhillips confirmed on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy Marathon Oil in an all-share deal worth $22bn.
Merck to buy EyeBio for up to $3bn
US pharma giant Merck said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy ophthalmology-focused biotechnology firm EyeBio for up to $3bn.
Averon to buy Foresight Sustainable Forestry in £167m deal
Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company is to be acquired by Averon Park in a £167m deal, it was confirmed on Wednesday, less than three years after the specialist investment firm went public.
Funding Circle to cut 120 jobs, CFO to step down
Funding Circle said on Wednesday that it was planning to axe around 120 jobs as part of its cost-cutting and streamlining efforts, as it announced the departure of chief financial officer Oliver White.
Ofwat mulls cutting fines for struggling water firms - report
The regulator is considering reducing fines for financially stressed water companies, including crisis-hit Thames Water, it was reported on Wednesday.
IWG slumps as CEO Dixon sells 35m shares
IWG slumped on Wednesday after chief executive Mark Dixon sold 35m shares in the flexible workspace provider.
JLEN Environmental posts dip in net asset value
JLEN Environmental Assets Group reported a dip in net asset value on Wednesday, on the back of lower power prices and battery revenues.
Profits dip at Pets At Home despite revenues jump
Pets At Home posted a jump in annual sales on Wednesday but saw profits fall back, hit by availability issues.