M&A
UK clears HPE's $14bn Juniper deal
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14bn acquisition of Juniper Networks, has been approved by the UK's competition regulator.
Monte dei Paschi upgrades profit outlook and payout ratio
Shares in Monte dei Paschi rose strongly on Tuesday after the Italian bank upgraded its payout ratio following a strong second quarter, and signalled it was close to selling its French arm MP Banque.
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YouGov nudges up guidance, acquires AI firm Yabble
Shares in research and data analytics firm YouGov surged on Tuesday after the company upgraded its full-year guidance and announced the acquisition of research-focused AI firm Yabble.
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Wood Group tanks as Sidara walks away
Wood Group tumbled on Monday after Dubai-based engineering and consultancy firm Sidara said it won’t be making a firm takeover offer for the company due to "geopolitical risks and financial market uncertainty".
Mars exploring acquisition of Pringles owner Kellanova - report
Food giant Mars is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of snack maker and Pringles owner Kellanova.
Iberdrola to buy 88% stake in Electricity North West for £2.1bn
Iberdrola said on Friday that it has agreed to buy an 88% stake in Electricity North West (ENW) in the UK for £2. 1bn.
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IAG abandons pursuit of Air Europa
British Airways and Iberia owner IAG said on Thursday that it had terminated its agreement to buy Air Europa as it would not be in the best interests of shareholders "in the current regulatory environment".