Giorgio Armani, one of fashion’s most enduring legends, has left the industry in shock by permitting the sell off of his iconic €23 billion business in his will. The renowned
Giorgio Armani, one of fashion’s most enduring legends, has left the industry in shock by permitting the sell off of his iconic €23 billion business in his will. The renowned
Keurig Dr Pepper has announced plans to acquire the owner of Peet’s Coffee, Douwe Egberts and Kenco, in a deal valued at £18bn, signalling a dramatic shift in the global
The owner of Kingsmill has struck a landmark deal to acquire rival bread brand Hovis, forming the nation’s largest breadmaker in a move set to generate both opportunities and scrutiny
Boundless confidence is a common trait among technology leaders, and Niccolo de Masi, chief executive of IonQ, is no exception. As the figurehead of a US-listed quantum computing company, de
Shareholders of Assura, a leading landlord to the NHS, have voted decisively to merge with Primary Health Properties (PHP) rather than accept a £1.7 billion all-cash takeover from American private
Luxury jeweller Fabergé, renowned for its opulent imperial Russian Easter eggs, has changed hands in a deal valued at $50m. The sale sees Gemfields, the gemstone mining company, agreeing to
Brookfield Wealth Solutions has made headlines with a £2.4 billion cash offer for Just Group, the London-listed retirement specialist, signalling renewed momentum in overseas acquisitions of UK financial businesses. The
In a landmark transaction, US pharmaceutical behemoth Merck has secured the acquisition of London-based Verona Pharma for approximately $10 billion, marking a significant milestone in the biotech sector. The deal
US private equity giant KKR has emerged victorious in a heated takeover battle for British instrumentation specialist Spectris, securing a £4.1 billion all-cash deal that highlights the persistent undervaluation of
Spanish banking giant Santander has emerged victorious in the race to acquire TSB, securing a £2.65 billion cash deal with current owner Sabadell. The acquisition, which outmanoeuvred a competing bid
In a significant development that underscores the ongoing exodus from London’s stock market, FTSE 250 company Spectris has endorsed a £3.8 billion takeover bid from American private equity firm Advent
Two Spanish banking powerhouses are engaged in discussions regarding the potential merger of their UK operations, signalling a significant shift in Britain’s banking landscape. Banco Santander has reportedly approached rival
The British banking sector is witnessing unprecedented levels of merger and acquisition activity, with Santander UK, TSB, and Metro Bank all becoming subjects of intense takeover speculation. Metro Bank shares
Shares in troubled high street lender Metro Bank rocketed more than 18% today following reports of a potential takeover approach from private equity firm Pollen Street Capital. The stock surged
BT, the UK’s largest broadband provider, is reportedly considering the possibility of acquiring TalkTalk, the fourth-largest telecoms group, which has been grappling with substantial financial challenges and a dwindling customer
American investors are seizing the opportunity to acquire three London Stock Exchange-listed businesses for a combined value exceeding £5bn. Declining share prices have left several UK companies susceptible to takeovers.






