Sunoco acquires Offen Petroleum for $600 million, reports Q2 net income triples

DALLAS: Sunoco LP has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire fuel distributor Offen Petroleum in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $600 million, the company announced Thursday. Offen operates a fuel distribution…

NNR August 7, 2026

Wire

Nielsen Holdings to acquire DoubleVerify in $2.15 billion all-cash deal

NEW YORK: Nielsen Holdings announced Thursday it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DoubleVerify (NYSE: DV) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.15 billion, uniting the audience measurement…

Chenos Kahn August 7, 2026

Nasdaq Nordic

AcadeMedia acquires Polish preschool chain KIDS&Co. in first Poland entry

STOCKHOLM: AcadeMedia, Europe’s largest education company, has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in KIDS&Co., a Polish operator of 34 preschools serving approximately 3,000 children, the company announced Monday. The transaction marks…

Chenos Kahn August 7, 2026

London Stock Exchange

JD Sports Fashion appoints Peter Agnefjäll as Chair of the Board

LONDON: JD Sports Fashion plc, a leading global omni-channel retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, today announced that Peter Agnefjäll has been appointed as Chair of the Board, effective from 1st September 2026.…

Ali Mirza August 7, 2026

London Stock Exchange

Ratio Petroleum sweetens Pharos offer to £146.4 million, trumping Serica bid

LONDON: Ratio Petroleum Energy LP has increased its recommended all-cash offer for Pharos Energy plc to approximately £146.4 million, exceeding a competing bid from Serica Energy plc, the companies announced Friday. Under the revised terms,…

Ali Mirza August 7, 2026

Fidelity European Trust and Henderson European Trust Agree to £2.1 Billion Combination

London Stock Exchange

DNO proposes £202 million cash takeover of Genel energy

OSLO: DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, announced Friday that it has approached the board of Genel Energy plc with a non-binding cash offer valuing the London-listed explorer at approximately £202 million,…

Bernice Miles August 7, 2026

London Stock Exchange

Tripledot Studios acquires Unity’s Supersonic publishing business for $40 million

Deal deepens Tripledot's push into hybrid-casual gaming and marks the company's first foothold in Israel LONDON: Tripledot Studios, one of the world's largest mobile gaming companies, announced Thursday it has…

Bernice Miles August 6, 2026

Wire

Bain Capital to acquire bubble tea chain Gong cha

NEW YORK: Bain Capital won a battle to buy a global bubble tea chain as one of its top rivals remains under scrutiny from South Korean regulators. Bain on Thursday announced it…

NNR August 6, 2026

London Stock Exchange

Wellnex Life to sell Pain Away business for up to A$21.3 million

SYDNEY: Wellnex Life Ltd. has entered into a binding agreement to sell its Pain Away business and assets to Mentholatum Australasia Pty Ltd. for up to A$21.3 million in cash, the…

Ali Mirza August 6, 2026

London Stock Exchange

YouGov names Wayne Levings as next chief executive officer

LONDON: The Board of YouGov, the international research and data analytics group, announced Thursday the future appointment of Wayne Levings as chief executive officer. Levings brings extensive industry expertise and substantial operational experience…

Ali Mirza August 6, 2026

London Stock Exchange

Ingenta Plc acquires AI-driven FirstAida; Appoints Dr. Dan Brown to board

OXFORD: Ingenta plc (AIM: ING), a provider of software and services to the publishing and media industries, announced Tuesday the acquisition of an initial stake in AI legal software firm FirstAida Limited and the…

Bernice Miles August 6, 2026

London Stock Exchange

Peel Group launches £583 million cash bid for Harworth Group

BidCo offers 172.5 pence per share, representing a 36% premium LONDON: Peel Pepper (UK) Limited, a company indirectly wholly-owned by Peel Holdings Group Limited, announced a cash offer on Wednesday to…

Bernice Miles August 6, 2026