Almost half of UK corporations set to ramp up legal spend amid M&A resurgence July 8, 2024 Nearly half of UK corporations are predicting an increase for their legal spend as the demand for legal advice on M&A transactions has clawed back
London-listed Spectris snaps up US-based Sciaps in £205m deal July 4, 2024 Precision equipment manufacturer Spectris has agreed a deal to acquire Boston-headquartered Sciaps for $260m (£205m).
Evri: Chinese online retailer JD.com emerges as potential bidder for £2bn parcel delivery giant July 3, 2024 British parcel delivery company Evri could be the target of Chinese online retailer JD.com, according to reports.
Equals: Payments fintech notches jump in revenue ahead of potential takeover July 3, 2024 AIM-listed fintech Equals has notched a jump in revenue for the first half of 2024, helped by "strong growth" in its solutions platform, as it readies for a possible takeover offer.
London-listed Keywords Studios accepts £2.1bn private equity bid July 3, 2024 Videogame developer Keywords Studios has accepted an offer of more than £2bn for its takeover by EQT today, dealing another blow to the London Stock Exchange after a torrent of takeovers in recent months.
Blackrock: Biggest asset manager takes first step into financial data with £2.55bn Preqin deal July 1, 2024 Blackrock has agreed to buy financial data group Preqin for £2.55bn in cash, as the biggest asset manager in the world makes its first venture into financial information provision.
London-listed Keywords Studio receives revised cash offer from private equity giant June 28, 2024 The video game services company Keywords Studios said it would be "minded" to accept a revised cash offer from Swedish private equity giant EQT Partners if it makes an official bid.
Bunzl upgrades guidance following string of successful acquisitions June 27, 2024 Specialist distribution group Bunzl has upgraded its operating profit guidance following a string of successful acquisitions.
Haleon: Sensodyne maker strikes £500m deal to sell major division June 26, 2024 Haleon, the maker of Sensodyne toothpaste, has agreed a £500m deal to sell a major division outside of the US.
Blackstone checks in at Village Hotels as takeover announced June 26, 2024 US private equity giant Blackstone has completed the acquisition of Village Hotels, it has been announced.