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      • 3 February 2026, 2:24 pm

        CyanConnode shares surge amid possible takeover offer by Esyasoft

        CyanConnode Holdings PLC on Tuesday announced it received a takeover approach from Dubai-based Esyasoft Holding Ltd.

        The

        1 min read
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      • 3 February 2026, 10:21 am

        AG Barr acquires two new brands, reports growth in 'strong' year

        AG Barr PLC on Tuesday said its annual trading was in line with forecasts, and announced the acquisitions of the Fentimans

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      • 3 February 2026, 9:57 am

        JPMorgan Emerging Markets Dividend Income replaces Dowlais in FTSE 250

        JPMorgan Emerging Markets Dividend Income PLC joined the FTSE 250 index on Tuesday, replacing Dowlais Group PLC, whose

        1 min read
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      • 2 February 2026, 2:25 pm

        UPDATE: CAB rejects increased possible offer by Helios consortium

        CAB Payments Holdings PLC on Monday rejected an increased possible offer by the Helios consortium.

        The London-based payment

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      • 2 February 2026, 2:19 pm

        IN BRIEF: Legal & General completes deal with Meiji Yasuda

        Legal & General Group PLC - London-based insurer - Completes the sale of its US protection and US Pension Risk Transfer

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      • 2 February 2026, 1:09 pm

        Ninety One wraps up South African component of deal with Sanlam

        Ninety One PLC and Ltd and Sanlam Ltd said on Monday NinetyOne’s acquisition of Sanlam Investment Management Pty Ltd has

        2 min read
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      • 2 February 2026, 11:52 am

        Auction Technology shares decline as FitzWalter Capital walks away

        Auction Technology Group PLC on Monday noted suitor FitzWalter Capital Ltd’s decision to not make an offer for the company

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      • 2 February 2026, 11:05 am

        CAB Payments shares rise as Helios consortium increases possible offer

        The Helios consortium on Monday said it is seeking the recommendation for an increased possible offer to buy CAB Payments

        2 min read
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      • 30 January 2026, 12:08 pm

        IN BRIEF: Kore Potash says engagement with two suitors continues

        Kore Potash PLC – London-based owner of the Kola and DX potash projects in Republic of Congo – Says it continues to engage

        1 min read
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      • 30 January 2026, 11:05 am

        IN BRIEF: IG Group completes Independent Reserve acquisition

        IG Group Holdings PLC - London-based online trading platform operator - Completes acquisition of Australian cryptocurrency

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      • 30 January 2026, 10:17 am

        Europa Metals and Marula Mining terminate reverse takeover talks

        Europa Metals Ltd and Marula Mining PLC said on Friday they have decided to end negotiations that would have seen Europa

        2 min read
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      • 30 January 2026, 9:52 am

        Ninety One set to seal South African component of deal with Sanlam

        Ninety One PLC and Ltd said on Friday it expects to complete its acquisition of Sanlam Investment Management Pty Ltd on

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      • 29 January 2026, 10:00 pm

        EARNINGS AND TRADING: Pinewood Tech gets bid approach from Apax

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

        7 min read
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      • 29 January 2026, 11:29 am

        Greencore sales up despite tough comparison after sealing Bakkavor buy

        Greencore Group PLC on Thursday said it achieved first quarter sales growth ‘despite a demanding prior-year comparison’, as

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      • 29 January 2026, 11:22 am

        SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Aterian finds mineralised zones at Agdz

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

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      • 29 January 2026, 11:07 am

        Canal+ outlines bullish targets from transformational MultiChoice deal

        Shares in Canal+ SA on Thursday soared as it set out better-than-expected cost savings, and free cash flow synergies, from

        2 min read
        Bids, mergers and takeovers
      • 28 January 2026, 3:23 pm

        IN BRIEF: Ovoca Bio starts trading on AIM as Talisman Metals

        Ovoca Bio PLC - copper exploration in Morocco - Dublin-based Ovoca Bio is readmitted to trading on AIM in London on Wednesday

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      • 28 January 2026, 11:02 am

        Auction Technology shares fall as FitzWalter declines to improve offer

        FitzWalter Capital Ltd on Wednesday said its possible offer for Auction Technology Group PLC will not be increased as it has

        2 min read
        Bids, mergers and takeovers
      • 28 January 2026, 10:32 am

        SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Marston's down but toasts festive sales

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

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        SMALL-CAP

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      • 28 January 2026, 10:28 am

        Unite completes purchase of student accommodation providers Empiric

        Unite Group PLC on Wednesday said it has completed the acquisition of Empiric Student Property PLC.

        Both firms are UK-based

        2 min read
        Bids, mergers and takeovers
      • 28 January 2026, 8:56 am

        British Land agrees PS150 million purchase of Life Sciences REIT

        British Land Co PLC on Wednesday said it has struck a £150 million deal to buy Life Science REIT PLC, highlighting a

        3 min read
        Bids, mergers and takeovers
      • 27 January 2026, 10:00 pm

        EARNINGS AND TRADING: Mind Gym in talks that could result in offer

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

        7 min read
        Bids, mergers and takeovers
      • 27 January 2026, 11:14 am

        Evoke mulls sale amid revenue decline, UK gambling tax crackdown

        Evoke PLC on Tuesday said it was considering options for the company’s future, including a possible sale, following a decline

        3 min read
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      • 27 January 2026, 9:01 am

        Energean fourth quarter output rises but warns on Cassiopea impairment

        Energean PLC on Tuesday said it rounded off 2025 with an ‘excellent fourth quarter’, with production for the year at the

        3 min read
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      • 26 January 2026, 8:31 pm

        TRADING UPDATES: Macau Property Opportunities portfolio valuation down

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

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