M&A
Fibre broadband provider Zzoomm exploring bid for Trooli - report
Zzoomm, a fibre broadband provider controlled by US investor Oaktree Capital Management, is reportedly exploring a merger with one of its 'altnet' rivals amid growing pressure to consolidate.
Wood Group 'minded to reject' fourth takeover bid from Apollo
Wood Group said on Tuesday that it was 'minded to reject' a fourth takeover approach from Apollo Global Management as it undervalues the business.
Picturehouse founder planning to buy chain from Cineworld - report
The founder of boutique cinema chain Picturehouse is reportedly hatching a plan to buy it back as part of a potential break-up of Cineworld.
In the Style avoids administration with £1.2m sale
Online fashion retailer In The Style tanked on Tuesday after saying it will sell the business for £1. 2m to avoid falling into administration.
WPP buys German health PR specialist
WPP said it had bought German public relations agency 3K Agentur für Kommunikation (3K) for an undisclosed sum.
Altria to buy e-cigarette maker NJOY for $2.75bn
Altria said on Monday that it has agreed to buy e-cigarette maker NJOY for $2. 75bn in cash.
Foxtons to buy Atkinson McLeod for £7.4m
Estate agent Foxtons said on Monday that it has agreed to buy Atkinson McLeod for £7. 4m.
Hyve suitor Providence said to weigh bid for Ascential events arm
Buyout firm Providence Equity Partners is reportedly hatching plans to bid for the events arm of Ascential as it looks to bolt it together with rival Hyve, for which it has made a £306m takeover approach.
Saga Acromas sale talks collapse
Saga said on Thursday that talks with Australia’s Open Insurance over the potential sale of its underwriting business, Acromas, have ended without an agreement.
CMA provisionally clears Viasat, Inmarsat merger
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally cleared US satellite company Viasat’s £5. 4bn takeover of UK rival Inmarsat following an in-depth review.
Allfunds tumbles as Euronext withdraws €5.5bn offer
Investment platform Allfunds tanked on Wednesday after Euronext withdrew a €5. 5bn takeover offer for the company.