Bids, mergers and takeovers

Zurich Insurance Group AG is preparing to launch its first Lloyd’s of London syndicate as a back-up for its bid to takeover

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

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

Elon Musk has floated the idea of buying Ryanair Holdings PLC as the tech billionaire’s spat with the boss of the budget

Just Group PLC on Tuesday said it expects a pick up in the defined benefit de-risking market this year, after a decline in

Informa PLC on Tuesday said ‘strong trading’ in the fourth quarter is expected to deliver 2025 results in line with or ahead

GSK PLC on Tuesday announced the $2.2 billion acquisition of RAPT Therapeutics Inc, a California-based clinical-stage

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

Beazley PLC on Monday responded to a possible takeover approach from Zurich Insurance Group AG, confirming it has yet to

Fintel PLC on Monday said it has completed the acquisition of the Pearson Ham Group’s market pricing business, a provider of

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