Consumer goods giant Unilever is set to divest two historic food brands from its portfolio as part of a strategic realignment under new leadership. The company has received a binding
Consumer goods giant Unilever is set to divest two historic food brands from its portfolio as part of a strategic realignment under new leadership. The company has received a binding
The once-celebrated London-listed oil producer Tullow Oil has entered early-stage discussions regarding a potential all-share takeover by American counterpart Kosmos Energy, highlighting significant shifts in the energy sector landscape. Texas-based
British insurance powerhouse Aviva has intensified its pursuit of Direct Line, raising its takeover offer to £3.4 billion in a strategic move that could reshape the UK insurance landscape. The
A London-listed gold miner, backed by prominent financier Nick Candy, has launched a significant bid for its rival amid a surge in gold prices reaching historic highs this year. Metals
The pharmaceutical industry has witnessed a dramatic decline in deal activity, reaching its lowest point in nearly a decade as major drugmakers pivot away from commercially ready medicines towards early-stage
A significant shareholder rebellion has emerged against Fortress Investment Group’s proposed £338 million takeover of café-bar operator Loungers, despite the offer representing a 30% premium to the company’s previous share
The London Stock Exchange is poised to bid farewell to yet another significant player as TI Fluid Systems agrees to a £1 billion takeover by Canadian rival ABC Technologies. The
The UK market witnessed an extraordinary surge in takeover activity on Thursday, with Macquarie launching a fresh £701 million bid for waste management group Renewi, marking the third approach for
A significant shake-up in European aviation infrastructure is underway as Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) initiates the sale of its substantial airport portfolio, potentially valued at more than £10 billion.
In a significant shift within the professional services sector, two prominent US accounting firms have been acquired by private equity investors, marking a continuation of the industry’s consolidation trend. Bahrain-headquartered
As Canadian owner Brookfield Asset Management prepares to auction off PD Ports, a Teesside-based operator with 1,400 staff across 11 UK locations, potential bidders are lining up for the £1.2
As predictions of a dealmaking boom in the mining industry gain traction, top executives are urging caution, warning against repeating past mistakes. Companies are eager to secure commodities critical for
The world’s largest aerospace and defense companies are projected to accumulate unprecedented levels of cash over the next three years, driven by a surge in government orders for new weapons
As Canadian owner Brookfield Asset Management readies for the auction of Teesside-based PD Ports, potential bidders are lining up for the £1.2 billion sale. The ports operator, which employs 1,400
Ithaca Energy, a prominent North Sea energy firm, has reported a significant drop in its interim profit due to reduced production and declining gas prices. The company’s production decreased by
In a significant turn of events, billionaire media investor Edgar Bronfman Jr. has raised up to $5.5 billion to enhance his last-minute offer for Paramount Global, potentially complicating the company’s






