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      • 18 March 2026, 8:22 am

        Permanent TSB confirms Bawag circling as sale process continues

        Permanent TSB Group Holdings PLC on Wednesday said Bawag Group AG is among its suitors, as the Dublin-based lender’s formal

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      • 17 March 2026, 7:46 pm

        PRESS: EU weighs curbs on national powers to block mergers - FT

        The European Union is planning to overhaul its merger rules to curb national powers to block corporate takeovers in a bid to

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      • 17 March 2026, 6:24 pm

        TRADING UPDATES: Goldstone acquires 50% stake in gold explorer Mincorp

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

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      • 17 March 2026, 5:57 pm

        IN BRIEF: Active Energy announces latest Abu Dhabi acquisition

        Active Energy Group PLC - London-based, biomass-focused renewable energy developer - Agrees terms to acquire a new non

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      • 16 March 2026, 9:49 pm

        IN BRIEF: Buccaneer Energy completes buy of Carlisle-1 well in Texas

        Buccaneer Energy PLC - Texas-focused exploration company, previously known as Nostra Terra Oil & Gas - Completes acquisition

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      • 16 March 2026, 4:07 pm

        EARNINGS AND TRADING: DSW takes Iran war hit; System1's record revenue

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

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      • 16 March 2026, 2:49 pm

        Team Internet said discussions on division disposal proceeding well

        Team Internet Group PLC on Monday said the discussions to dispose its Domains, Identity & Software are continuing to progress

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      • 16 March 2026, 12:16 pm

        Liontrust strikes deal to acquire River Global's asset management arm

        Liontrust Asset Management PLC on Monday unveiled an all-share deal to snap-up River Global PLC’s asset management business.

        4 min read
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      • 16 March 2026, 10:15 am

        CAB Payments 'evaluating' potential StoneX offer which trumps Helios

        CAB Payments Holdings PLC on Monday said it was ‘evaluating’ a potential 95 pence per share bid from StoneX Group Inc.

        The

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      • 12 March 2026, 1:21 pm

        IN BRIEF: Jubilee Metals secures high-grade copper feed in Zambia

        Jubilee Metals Group PLC - London-based metal processing company - Secures additional high-grade copper feed material for its

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      • 12 March 2026, 11:18 am

        Energean buys Angola oil stakes from Chevron for $260 million

        Energean PLC on Thursday said it has agreed to buy Chevron Corp’s interest in Block 14 and Block 14K offshore Angola for $260

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      • 12 March 2026, 10:01 am

        Savills expands banking business with PS827 million Eastdil purchase

        Savills PLC on Thursday said it was expanding its real estate banking business with a £827 million acquisition as it reported

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      • 11 March 2026, 8:39 pm

        Earnz launches fundraise to part fund acquisition of Zero Carbon Group

        Earnz PLC on Wednesday announced plans to raise £4.0 million to help fund the £9.5 million acquisition of Zero Carbon Group

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      • 11 March 2026, 6:22 pm

        Hill & Smith reports 'strong' 2025, hails acquisitions; ups dividend

        Hill & Smith PLC on Wednesday reported improved earnings and revenue in 2025 and declared an increased dividend, leading

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      • 11 March 2026, 6:11 pm

        IN BRIEF: Zenova says reverse takeover progressing, expects May update

        Zenova Group PLC - Essex, England-based fire suppression and interdiction solutions company - Says the proposed reverse

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      • 11 March 2026, 5:06 pm

        80 Mile proposes to buy remaining 3.4% of White Flame Energy

        80 Mile PLC on Wednesday said it intends to buy the remaining shares in industrial exploration company White Flame Energy Ltd

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      • 11 March 2026, 4:56 pm

        Capricorn Energy shares jump on Alamadiyaf al-Masiyyah bid approach

        Capricorn Energy PLC on Wednesday said it is seeking ‘clarity’ about the funding arrangements of a potential bidder for the

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      • 11 March 2026, 4:10 pm

        Light Science gets PS6 million in placing and announces acquisitions

        Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC on Wednesday said it raised £6.0 million from a placing, as it unveiled £5.4 million

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      • 11 March 2026, 2:55 pm

        Eco Atlantic agrees to buy JHI to expand Falklands and Guyana exposure

        Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd on Wednesday said it has agreed to buy all outstanding shares in oil and gas exploration firm JHI

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      • 11 March 2026, 12:17 pm

        3i Infrastructure to acquire majority stake in data centre campus

        3i Infrastructure PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to invest around €300 million to acquire a majority stake in Lefdal

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      • 11 March 2026, 11:50 am

        Aviva highlights 'exemplary' co-operation as PRA fines Direct Line

        Aviva PLC on Wednesday said the UK Prudential Regulation Authority has applied ‘the maximum’ discount to its penalty on

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      • 10 March 2026, 9:05 pm

        TRADING UPDATES: Concurrent new computing cards; NextEnergy solar sale

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

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      • 10 March 2026, 7:29 pm

        TRADING UPDATES: Threadneedle invests PS18.68 million in Bellevue

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

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      • 10 March 2026, 4:18 pm

        IN BRIEF: Weiss Asset support falls for Amedeo Air Four Plus deal

        Amedeo Air Four Plus Ltd - investment company that buys, leases and sells aircraft - Says non-binding letters of support from

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      • 10 March 2026, 10:44 am

        Grafton to acquire timber frame supplier Cygnum, terms not disclosed

        Grafton Group PLC on Tuesday said it will acquire 100% of Irish timber frame solution supplier Cygnum for an undisclosed

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