Bids, mergers and takeovers

Property Franchise Group PLC - Bournemouth, England-based property franchisor and financial services provider - Acquires an

Auction Technology Group PLC on Monday said its board has unanimously rejected a possible £491 million offer from private

NCC Group PLC and Asda owner TDR Capital are in late-stage talks for the sale of NCC division Escode, Sky News reported on

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance

FitzWalter Capital Ltd on Friday announced a fresh, increased takeover proposal for Auction Technology Group PLC.

Auction

Dowlais Group PLC - London-based automotive engineering firm - Takeover by Detroit, Michigan-based American Axle &

Bodycote PLC - Macclesfield, England-based thermal processing firm - Announces acquisition of Spectrum Thermal Processing, a

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd on Thursday noted Boston Scientific Corp’s $14.5 billion acquisition of Penumbra Inc, a

HSBC Holdings PLC has revealed plans to review its insurance business in Singapore in the latest move by Chief Executive

Shuka Minerals PLC said on Friday it has completed its acquisition of Leopard Exploration & Mining Ltd in Zambia.

The Africa

JTC PLC - Jersey-based professional services company - Majority of voters at court and general meetings support the

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

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DCC PLC on Thursday said it has agreed to acquire the liquid gas businesses in Poland, Hungary, Czechia and Slovakia of Paris

Oxford BioMedica PLC - Oxford, England-based gene and cell therapy developer - Says it notes recent press speculation and

Diploma PLC on Wednesday backed its annual forecast, after double-digit growth in the first quarter.

The London-based

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately

Workspace Group PLC should conduct a strategic sale of its assets, Saba Capital Management Ltd claimed in an open letter sent

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Monday and not separately

Shuka Minerals PLC said on Tuesday it will raise £3 million to help fund its projects in Zambia and Tanzania, and indicated

Picton Property Income Ltd on Tuesday said it is undertaking a strategic review, with options on the table including ‘a

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Tuesday.

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abrdn European Logistics Income PLC on Monday said it has received a requisition request from its largest shareholder, DL

Smith & Nephew PLC on Monday said it has acquired US-based sports medicine business Integrity Orthopaedics Inc for up to $450

IQE PLC shares surged on Monday as it reported positive trading momentum in the second half of 2025, and noted deal interest