M&A
EP Group IDS takeover clears UK national security law
The UK government has cleared the £3. 6bn sale of Royal Mail parent company International Distribution Services to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group.
Soho House receives takeover offer from unnamed consortium
Shares in New York-listed Soho House & Co soared on Thursday after the private members club revealed that it had received a takeover offer valuing the company at around $1. 8bn.
Navantia strikes deal to buy Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff
Historic shipyard owner Harland & Wolff is to be acquired out of administration by Spain’s Navantia, it was confirmed on Thursday, saving 1,000 jobs.
Sweden's Surgical Science to buy Intelligent Ultrasound in £45.2m deal
Intelligent Ultrasound said on Thursday that it has agreed to be taken over by Sweden’s Surgical Science in a deal that values the group at £45. 2m.
Henry Boot to take full control of Stonebridge Homes
Real estate developer Henry Boot is to assume full control of Stonebridge Homes Group, it confirmed on Thursday.
Honda and Nissan exploring mega merger amid EV uncertainty - report
Japanese car giants Honda Motor Co and Nissan Motor Co are exploring a potential merger, it was widely reported on Wednesday.
UniCredit ups stake in Commerzbank again as takeover speculation builds
Italian banking group UniCredit has upped its stake in German peer Commerzbank to 28% and is seeking a further investment that will take its holding to just below the threshold that requires a mandatory takeover offer.
Tullow Oil tumbles as Kosmos walks away
Tullow Oil tumbled on Tuesday after Kosmos Energy said it does not plan to make an offer for the oil and gas exploration company.
UK regulator clears Carlsberg takeover of Britvic
Carlsberg's purchase of soft drinks maker Britvic has been given the green light after the UK’s competition regulator said it would not refer the $4. 23bn deal for an in-depth probe.
Graft Polymer to buy Awakn in £4.98m deal
Biotech firm Graft Polymer said on Monday that it has agreed to buy Awakn Life Sciences Corp, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapeutics for substance use and mental health disorders, for £4. 98m.
Kosmos in 'very preliminary' talks over Tullow takeover
US-based Kosmos Energy has confirmed it is in "very preliminary" talks with Tullow Oil about a possible takeover of the oil and gas exploration company.
Tullow Oil in preliminary talks over potential takeover by Kosmos
Tullow Oil confirmed on Thursday that it is in preliminary talks with Kosmos Energy about a possible all-share offer for the oil and gas exploration company.
TT Electronics shares drop as Volex abandons takeover pursuit
Shares in TT Electronics dropped on Thursday after Volex backed out of a takeover pursuit of the electronic components group, after a month of speculation that it may make an offer.
Boots could be spun out if Walgreens buyout goes ahead - report
Chemist chain Boots could be put up for sale again should a possible takeover of its US parent go ahead, it was reported on Wednesday.
Zalando to buy rival About You in €1.1bn deal
German online fashion retailer Zalando said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy About You in a deal that values its rival at around €1. 1bn.
TeamViewer shares plunge after $720m deal to buy 1E
Shares in TeamViewer plunged on Tuesday as the remote-working software maker said it was buying 1E from Carlyle Group for $720m.
Mondelez exploring Hershey takeover - report
Snacks and sweets company Mondelez International is reportedly exploring an acquisition of US chocolate maker Hershey Co, in a potential deal that would create a food giant with combined sales of almost $5bn.
Direct Line shares spike as board agrees to higher Aviva offer
Shares in Direct Line spiked on Friday after the UK insurer said it was ready to accept an increased offer from rival Aviva of 275p a share, valuing the company at £3. 6bn.
National World 'minded to recommend' improved offer from Media Concierge
National World said on Friday that it was "minded to recommend" a final and improved takeover offer from Media Concierge Limited at 23p per share in cash.
Frasers launches bid to take over Norway's XXL
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group said on Friday that it was launching a voluntary offer for all the shares in Norwegian sporting goods retailer XXL that it does not already own at 10 Norwegian kroner per share.