News - Deals

$20bn mega deal terminated after UK & EU concerns

A mega-money $20 billion deal orchestrated on the West Coast of the United States has been terminate...

LDC backs MBO at Message Direct

LDC, a private equity investor and part of Lloyds Banking Group, has supported Duncan Strike and his...

Tech M&A in Europe

The world of tech sector mergers and acquisitions in Europe has been a narrative of shifting fortune...

Nasdaq firm in £99m swoop for OnTheMarket Plc

A group listed on New York’s Nasdaq exchange has completed its acquisition of OnTheMarket Plc. ...

Australian firm eyes hostile takeover of SmartSpace

An Australian company is eyeing a hostile takeover of SmartSpace Software plc. The Suffolk firm p...

FDC backs acquisition of electoral services firm

A Stockport company which provides electoral services for local government and online voting has bee...

UK regulator may investigate Microsoft-OpenAI partnership

The Competition and Markets Authority is considering whether to investigate the partnership between ...

£1.3bn private equity takeover at energy tech firm SMS

Energy tech firm Smart Metering Systems plc is set for a £1.3 billion private equity takeover. T...

Divorce specialist amicable ties knot with Octopus

Octopus Money and divorce specialist amicable have tied the knot. Octopus Money, part of Octopus ...

Vin Murria OBE’s AdvancedAdvT to switch to AIM

AdvancedAdvT is to cancel its listing on the main segment of the London Stock Exchange and join the ...

Danish takeover is Endless Gain for eCommerce consultancy

eCommerce consultancy Endless Gain is to be acquired by a listed Danish company. Columbus A/S has...

THG buys US skincare brand Biossance for $20m

eCommerce giant THG has acquired prestige US skincare brand Biossance for $20m (£16m) after just fi...