M&A
Abcam acquires Marker Gene Technologies
Life sciences group Abcam extended its assay and labelling capabilities on Wednesday with the acquisition of Marker Gene Technologies for an undisclosed sum.
Sirius shareholders accept Anglo American takeover deal
Sirius Minerals said on Tuesday that its shareholders have voted in favour of Anglo American’s £405m takeover, safeguarding its North Yorkshire polyhalite project.
NMC founder Shetty considers Neopharma sale - report
NMC Health's founder Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty is considering selling his Neopharma business to repay debt, Bloomberg reported.
Catena buys Insight Capital stake to launch AI push
Catena Group has agreed to buy 9. 1% of Insight Capital Partners for £1. 5m in cash as a first move to invest in artificial intelligence businesses.
Huntsworth to go private in £400m cash deal
Huntsworth has agreed to sell itself for £400m to a US private equity firm so that the healthcare and communications company can grow through acquisitions.
Thermo Fisher to buy Qiagen in $11.5bn deal
US laboratory equipment maker Thermo Fisher Scientific has agreed to buy Qiagen in an $11. 5bn deal.
Saga said to put Titan Travel sale on hold amid coronavirus outbreak
Over-50s specialist Saga has reportedly put the sale of holiday business Titan Travel on hold amid the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Gamma Communications buys Exactive for up to £7.5m
Gamma Communications said on Monday that it has bought unified communications specialist Exactive for up to £7. 5m in cash and shares.
Foxtons buys independent estate agent London Stone for £2.2m
Foxtons said on Monday that it has bought independent estate agent London Stone Properties and its subsidiary from owner and founder Hilary Stone for £2. 2m in cash.
Kainos buys Colorado-based IntuitiveTEK
Kainos, a provider of digital services and platforms, has bought Colorado-based IntuitiveTEK, an advisor in the areas of financial consolidation, budgeting, planning, forecasting, reporting and accounting solutions, for an undisclosed sum.
Sage to sell Brazilian business for up to £10m
Sage said on Monday that it has agreed to sell its Brazilian business to local management for up to £10m.