The mid-market accountancy firm Xeinadin is preparing for a potential sale that could fetch over £800 million. This move comes as private equity-backed deals continue to rise in the professional
The mid-market accountancy firm Xeinadin is preparing for a potential sale that could fetch over £800 million. This move comes as private equity-backed deals continue to rise in the professional
The UK delivery landscape witnessed a significant shift today as Polish parcel locker specialist InPost announced its acquisition of British courier company Yodel in a £106m deal, establishing the third-largest
The Belgian insurance giant Ageas has sealed a £1.3 billion cash acquisition of Esure from American private equity firm Bain Capital, establishing the combined entity as Britain’s third-largest motor and
The founders of Icen Risk, Robert Brown and Dawn Bhoma, are poised to receive substantial financial rewards after negotiating the sale of a 49% stake in their firm to Zurich
The takeover of Assura, one of the NHS’s largest landlords, appears to have moved a step closer after the American private equity firm KKR, in partnership with Stonepeak, raised its
Prada, the Milan-based luxury fashion house, is in advanced discussions to acquire Versace, an iconic Italian brand currently owned by US-based Capri Holdings. The reported deal is expected to reach
The technology investment giant Prosus has struck a landmark €4.1 billion deal to acquire Just Eat Takeaway, marking a significant consolidation in the European food delivery sector. The cash offer
Leading City advisers and financial institutions are poised to share a substantial £120 million in fees following Aviva’s landmark £3.6 billion acquisition of Direct Line. The deal, marking one of
At least half of WH Smith’s high street stores may face closure under new ownership, creating the possibility of widespread job losses at the long-standing retailer. Industry experts suggest that
Dowlais, the British car parts specialist, has struck a significant deal with American Axle & Manufacturing, valued at £1.2 billion, marking yet another UK public company attracting interest from across
US steel giants Cleveland-Cliffs and Nucor are poised to make a joint bid for US Steel, mere weeks after President Joe Biden vetoed Nippon Steel’s proposed £15bn acquisition on national
City speculation is intensifying regarding a potential renewed takeover attempt of Anglo American by mining giant BHP. The previous £39 billion bid, which faltered in 2024, could see fresh momentum
Private equity groups have demonstrated a remarkable surge in European acquisitions throughout 2024, capitalising on the continent’s economic challenges to acquire large companies at attractive valuations. The total value of
The United Kingdom’s dealmaking landscape witnessed a remarkable resurgence in 2024, with transaction values surging by a third to reach £324.2 billion compared to the previous year’s figures, according to
Global defence contractors are poised for a significant surge in merger and acquisition activity, driven by expanding cash reserves and an urgent need to invest in cutting-edge technologies including artificial
The UK pharmacy sector witnessed a significant wave of consolidation as nearly one in ten pharmacies were acquired through mergers and acquisitions in the 12 months to June 2024, amid






