M&A
Brussels eyeing up LSE's $27bn Refinitiv acquisition - report
Shares in the London Stock Exchange came under pressure on Wednesday, after fears emerged that its multi-billion pound takeover of Refinitiv could be subject to a longer-than-expected probe by regulators.
Pollen Street Secured Lending jumps after approach from Waterfall Asset Management
Pollen Street Secured Lending's (PSSL) shares bolted higher after the investment trust specialising in peer-to-peer lending and corporate loans announced that it had received an all-cash takeover approach at 900. 0p.
HP reaches out to Xerox over $35bn hostile bid
HP is “reaching out” to Xerox over its rebuffed $35bn hostile takeover bid, the US tech giant confirmed, as it unveiled plans to return up to $16bn to shareholders.
Odey increases its stake in Sirius Minerals
Odey Asset Management has increased its stake in Sirius Minerals as the hedge fund prepares to vote against Anglo American's £405m rescue bid for the potash miner.
Countrywide in talks with LSL about possible merger
Estate agent Countrywide confirmed on Monday that it is in talks with Marsh & Parsons owner LSL Property Services about a possible all-share merger.
Odey steps up push for improved Sirius offer
Odey Asset Management has reinforced its push for Anglo American to bid more for Sirius Minerals by converting its derivative position in Sirius into shares.
Dialog Semiconductor swoops in for US rival Adesto Technologies
Reading-based Dialog Semiconductor will acquire US rival Adesto Technologies in an all cash transaction in order to accelerate its expansion into the market for the so-called 'Internet of Things'.
Hunting buys Enpro Subsea for $33m
Energy services group Hunting on Friday said it had bought Enpro Subsea for $33m from members of the Enpro management team and Energy Ventures Private Equity.
Morgan Stanley to buy E-Trade in $13bn deal
Morgan Stanley has agreed to buy financial services company E-Trade Financial Corp. in a $13bn all-share deal.
Clarkson buys Spain's Martankers for undisclosed sum
Clarkson said it had bought Spanish shipbroker Martankers for an undisclosed sum.
Odey criticises Anglo American's offer for Sirius
Odey Asset Management has criticised Anglo American's rescue offer for Sirius Minerals, accusing the FTSE 100 miner of trying to pick up the company for less than its value.
Franklin Resources to buy Legg Mason in all-cash transaction
Franklin Resources will acquire rival Legg Mason in an all cash transaction that will create a global investment manager with approximately $1. 5trn of assets under management.
Intesa Sanpaolo bids €4.9bn for UBI Banca
Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's biggest retail bank, has launched a €4. 9bn (£4. 1bn) bid to buy its smaller rival UBI Banca marking the first move in long-expected consolidation for the Italian banking sector.
Dell Technologies said to near deal to sell RSA cybersecurity business
Dell Technologies was said to be nearing a deal to sell its RSA cybersecurity business for more than $2bn.
Australian regulators approve Flutter Entertainment merger with Stars Group
Betfair and Paddy Power operator Flutter Entertainment said on Tuesday that its merger with Canadian poker company The Stars Group Inc has been informally approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Grainger buys Nottingham development for £55m
Private rental home provider Grainger said it had agreed forward fund and acquire a 348-home build-to-rent development in Nottingham from Blocwork LLP for £55. 6m.
Amigo says it's received indications of interest from several parties
Guarantor loans lender Amigo Holdings, which put itself up for sale last month, said on Tuesday that it had received indications of interest from several parties.
Thyssenkrupp narrows field of suitors for elevator unit, IPO possible
Thyssenkrupp has narrowed the field of suitors for its elevator unit to three North American outfits describing their bids as "at a high level", which it said underlined the attractiveness of the business.
Saga to sell Bennetts Motorcycling Services for £26m
Over-50s specialist Saga has agreed to sell motorcycles insurance broker Bennetts for £26m.
Greencoat Renewables buys Irish wind farm for €34.5m
Renewable energy investor Greencoat Renewables has bought a 14. 1-megawatt wind farm in County Clare, on Ireland's west coast for €34. 5m.