M&A
THG confirms takeover proposal from Apollo, shares surge
THG surged on Monday after the e-commerce company confirmed it has received a highly preliminary and non-binding indicative takeover proposal from private equity firm Apollo Global Management.
BHP gets court approval for OZ Minerals takeover
Australia's Federal Court has approved BHP's $6. 4bn takeover of copper producer OZ Minerals, the mining giant said on Monday.
Network International receives 387p a share takeover proposal
Payments firm Network International said on Monday that it has received a non-binding takeover proposal from a consortium of CVC and Francisco Partners about a cash offer of 387p a share.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals surges on £4.6bn takeover approach
Shares in Dechra Pharmaceuticals surged on Friday after it announced late on Thursday that it was in talks with Swedish private equity firm EQT about a possible £4. 6bn takeover.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals in takeover talks with PE firm EQT
Dechra Pharmaceuticals confirmed on Thursday that it has entered into discussions with private equity firm EQT about a possible all-cash recommended offer for the company.
Network International confirms PE takeover approach, shares surge
Payments company Network International surged on Thursday as it confirmed it has received a preliminary and conditional proposal from private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Francisco Partners about a possible takeover offer.
Total said to consider $5bn bid for Neptune Energy
France’s TotalEnergies is reportedly considering a $5bn takeover bid for oil and gas exploration company Neptune Energy.
Unbound Group recommends Marwyn offer over WoolOver
Clothing retailer Unbound Group has pulled its support of WoolOver Group's takeover offer after receiving what it sees as a superior offer from Marwyn Investment.
Emerson to buy National Instruments in $8.2bn deal
Emerson has agreed to buy National Instruments in an $8. 2bn deal.
Brookfield Infrastructure to buy Triton for $4.7bn
Triton International said on Wednesday that it has agreed to be bought by Brookfield Infrastructure for $4. 7bn in cash and shares.
Glencore sweetens offer for Teck Resources
Glencore sweetened its offer for Canada’s Teck Resources on Tuesday by proposing to add a cash component to its previous all-share bid.
CMA to investigate Amazon's $1.7bn takeover of iRobot
The Competition and Markets Authority said on Thursday that it will investigate Amazon’s $1. 7bn takeover of robot vacuum maker iRobot.
Vodafone's Spanish unit attracting takeover interest - report
Vodafone’s Spanish business is reportedly attracting takeover interest from potential buyers.
Japan's Toridoll to buy Fulham Shore in £93.4m deal
Japan’s Toridoll Holdings said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy Franco Manco and The Real Greek owner Fulham Shore in a £93. 4m deal.
Entain to buy sports media business 365scores for up to $160m
Ladbrokes owner Entain said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy sports media business 365scores for up to $160m (£128m).
Apollo makes final takeover offer for Wood Group at £1.66bn
Private equity firm Apollo Global Management said on Tuesday that it has made a fifth and final takeover offer for engineering firm Wood Group at £1. 66bn.
Investec wealth arm to merge with Rathbones in £839m deal
The UK wealth business of Investec and Rathbones have agreed to merge in an £839m all-share deal, the two companies said on Tuesday.
Franchise Brands to snap up Pirtek Europe in £200m deal
Franchise Brands has agreed to buy Pirtek Europe in a £212m deal intended to bolster its European presence.
L’Oreal to buy skincare brand Aesop in $2.5bn deal
L’Oreal has agreed to buy Australian skincare brand Aesop from Brazil’s Natura & Co in a $2. 5n deal.
UFC parent Endeavor to buy WWE in $21bn deal
UFC parent Endeavor Group said on Monday that it has agreed to buy World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in a $21bn deal.