Bids, mergers and takeovers


RWS buys intellectual property behind Papercup’s AI dubbing tool

RWS Holdings PLC on Thursday said it has bought the intellectual property behind Papercup’s artificial intelligence dubbing technology.

The Buckinghamshire, England-based language services provider said the...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 15:38


Marlowe swings to profit ahead of Mitie takeover, reduces buybacks

Marlowe PLC on Thursday reported a swing to profit in the year ended March 31, ahead of the company’s takeover by Mitie Group PLC.

The...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 13:41


IN BRIEF: Sirius Real Estate buys asset in Germany; sells UK property

Sirius Real Estate Ltd - London and Johannesburg-listed property investor - Acquires a light industrial property in Geilenkirchen, Germany, for €12.9 million. The asset was...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 11:31


Central Asia Metals raises offer for New World Resources as buys more

Central Asia Metals PLC on Thursday said it has increased the value of its offer for New World Resources once again, matching the price it...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 10:49


PZ Cussons to take impairment as fails to sell tanning brand St Tropez

PZ Cussons PLC on Thursday said it will take an impairment in the value of its St Tropez tanning lotion brand, after an auction process...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 10:12


Inspired agrees to HGGC takeover, after bidding war with Regent

Inspired PLC on Thursday said it has agreed to a takeover proposal from HGGC LLC, finally snubbing a lower bid from one of its largest...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 10:11


UPDATE: Shell says it has ‘no intention’ of making offer for rival BP

Shell PLC on Thursday formally denied a press report that it is in talks to buy rival oil major, BP PLC.

‘In response to recent media...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 08:54


UPDATE: Shell denies holding takeover talks to buy rival BP

Shell PLC has denied it is in talks to acquire rival BP PLC after speculation about a deal that would combine the UK‘s two biggest...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 20:07


PRESS: Shell in early stage talks to buy oil rival BP - WSJ

Shell PLC is holding early stage talks to acquire rival BP PLC, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

WSJ sources said talks between company...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 17:25


Henry Boot sells 112 Kent residential plots to Fernham Homes

Henry Boot PLC on Wednesday said that its subsidiary has completed the sale of a freehold site with planning permission for 112 residential units in...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 17:01


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