News And Announcements
Salesforce to snap up Tableau for $15.7bn
Salesforce on Monday entered an agreement to acquire Tableau Software in an all-stock transaction worth approximately $15. 7bn, based on the trailing 3-day volume weighted average price of Salesforce's shares as of June 7, 2019.
Merck to buy Tilos Therapeutics for up to $773m
Drug maker Merck has agreed to buy privately-held biopharmaceutical group Tilos Therapeutics for up to $773m.
MJ Gleeson CEO steps down amid pay row
Shares in MJ Gleeson slumped on Monday after the houebuilder said its chief executive has stepped down with immediate effect in a row over pay.
Ocado makes £17m investment in vertical farming industry
Ocado shares rallied on Monday after the online grocer said it was making a £17m investment in the vertical farming industry.
Caledonia Investments snaps up Gauntlet Insurance director
Caledonia Investments on Monday confirmed that Claire Fitzalan Howard will join the company as an independent non-executive director with effect from 22 July.
Ferguson slips as US revenue growth slows
Ferguson on Monday reported that it had missed third quarter revenues estimates following a slowdown in US growth, though the business still achieved revenue and trading profit growth.
Thomas Cook shares soar on Fosun bid hopes
Shares in debt-stricken leisure travel group Thomas Cook soared on Monday as the company confirmed a takeover approach by China's Fosun Tourism Group for its tour operator business.
Moss Bros rallies as Gatemore Capital takes 9.6% stake
Shares in Moss Bros rallied on Monday as it emerged that Gatemore Capital Management has taken a 9. 57% stake in the menswear specialist.
HgCapital Trust to raise £80m
HgCapital Trust on Monday said it planned to raise £80m through a placing of new shares.
Woodford Patient trust moves to calm investors
Woodford Patient Capital Trust, the listed fund run by Neil Woodford, on Monday said its operational performance had not been affected by the suspension of his main equity fund.