M&A
CMA to review Qualcomm's proposed takeover of Autotalks
The UK competition watchdog has invited comments on Qualcomm’s proposed acquisition of Israel’s Autotalks, it was confirmed on Friday.
UK’s CMA clears UnitedHealth’s £1.2bn takeover of EMIS
The Competition and Markets Authority said on Friday that it has cleared UnitedHealth’s proposed £1. 2bn takeover of UK healthcare software company EMIS.
Apax in exclusive talks to buy WGSN from Ascential - report
Ascential shares shot higher on Friday morning following a report that a major buyout firm is in talks to buy its consumer data business, WGSN.
Renewi rejects £636m takeover offer from Macquarie, shares surge
Renewi surged on Thursday as it emerged the waste management company had rejected a £636m cash takeover offer from Macquarie Asset Management.
CMA flags concerns over Whirlpool-Arcelik deal
The UK competition watchdog has warned that the planned merger of white goods manufacturers Whirlpool and Arcelik could reduce choice.
Alfa Financial in takeover talks with US PE firm Thomas H Lee Partners
Asset finance software company Alfa Financial Software Holdings confirmed on Wednesday that it is in preliminary takeover talks with US private equity firm Thomas H Lee Partners.
Flutter buys 51% stake in Serbia's MaxBet for €141m
Gambling company Flutter Entertainment said it had bought a 51% stake in Serbia's MaxBet for €141m (£123m), with an option to acquire the remaining 49% in 2029 based on performance.
RS Group surges on Betaville report
RS Group surged on Tuesday after markets blog Betaville pointed to "a fresh round of takeover speculation" in one of its latest uncooked alerts.
Aviva buys AIG's UK protection business for £460m
British insurer Aviva on Monday said it had bought AIG's UK protection business for £460m.
UK watchdog set to clear Microsoft-Activision deal
Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard looked set to clear regulatory hurdles on Friday, after the US tech giant changed the structure of the deal.
Toshiba to go private after 74 years
Japan’s Toshiba is set to leave the stock market after more than 70 years, it was confirmed on Thursday, after a consortium acquired a majority of its shares.
Finsbury Food shares surge on sale to DBAY
Shares in Finsbury Food Group surged by a fifth on Wednesday after agreeing to a £143. 4m takeover by asset management firm DBAY.
US investment fund agrees to buy Everton Football Club
Everton Football Club, the top flight English team, has been sold to a US investment fund, it was announced on Friday.
The Range strikes deal to buy Wilko brand
Value retail chain The Range has reportedly struck a deal to buy the Wilko brand from its collapsed rival's administrators.
DiscoverIE buys Slovakia's 2J Antennas for £45m
International customised electronics designer and maker discoverIE Group said it had bought Slovakia-based 2J Antennas Group (2J), for €52. 5m (£45m) on a debt free, cash free basis.
Smurfit Kappa tumbles after agreeing merger with WestRock
Smurfit Kappa shares tumbled on Tuesday after the company said it had agreed to merge with US rival WestRock in a deal that will create a $20bn packaging giant.
Wilko on the brink after rescue talks collapse
A rescue bid to save the Wilko discount retail chain and thousands of jobs has failed, after talks between administrators and HMV owner Doug Putman collapsed.
Restaurant Group offloads loss-making brands Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito
Shares in The Restaurant Group (TRG) jumped on Monday after the company announced it was finally exiting its loss-making Leisure business by offloading 75 trading sites to the Big Table Group.
Alchemy Copyrights to buy Round Hill Music for $468.8m
Round Hill Music Royalty Fund shares surged on Friday after it agreed to be bought by Alchemy Copyrights for around $468. 8m.
Smurfit Kappa in merger talks with US peer WestRock
Paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa confirmed on Thursday that it is in merger talks with US peer WestRock.