Halma acquires Brownline for €150 million to bolster infrastructure technology portfolio

LONDON: Halma Plc (HLMA.L), the global group of life-saving technology companies, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Brownline, a Netherlands-based provider of gyroscopic locating systems, for €150 million (approximately…

Bernice Miles August 26, 2025

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Premier Foods to acquire Merchant Gourmet in £48 million deal

LONDON: Premier Foods said Thursday it has agreed to acquire Merchant Gourmet, a premium brand known for healthy, ready-to-eat meals, in a £48 million ($61 million) deal aimed at accelerating…

Bernice Miles August 21, 2025

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HICL Infrastructure sells seven UK PPP assets to APG for £225 million

LONDON: HICL Infrastructure PLC said Monday it has agreed to sell a portfolio of seven UK public-private partnership (PPP) assets to Dutch pension services provider APG for approximately £225 million,…

Bernice Miles August 18, 2025

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ABF to acquire Hovis Group, following review of strategic options for Allied Bakeries

LONDON: As stated at the interim results, Associated British Foods plc ("ABF") has been evaluating a range of strategic options for Allied Bakeries, its UK bakery business. Profitability at Allied…

Bernice Miles August 15, 2025

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Unite Group to acquire Empiric Student Property Plc in £723 million deal

LONDON: The Unite Group PLC, the UK's largest provider of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), has reached an agreement to acquire rival Empiric Student Property PLC for approximately £723 million in…

Bernice Miles August 14, 2025

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Entain Plc beats H1 forecasts, upgrades FY25 guidance on strong BetMGM growth

Group EBITDA reached £583 million, up 11% versus H1 2024 LONDON: Entain plc (LSE: ENT), the global sports betting and gaming group, reported stronger-than-expected interim results for the six months…

Bernice Miles August 12, 2025

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Laumann Group UK to acquire Epwin Group in £167.3 million deal

LONDON: Laumann Group UK Limited, a subsidiary of the German building products giant Laumann Stiftung & Co. KG, announced Thursday a recommended cash acquisition of Epwin Group plc for approximately…

Bernice Miles August 7, 2025

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Capita plc reports solid strategic progress despite revenue dip in H1 2025

LONDON: Capita plc (CPI.L) reported solid progress against its strategic transformation objectives in the first half of 2025, maintaining its full-year guidance despite a 4% decline in adjusted revenue and…

Bernice Miles August 5, 2025

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JTC Plc to acquire Kleinwort Hambros Trust Company for £20 million

LONDON: JTC Plc, the global professional services business, announced the proposed acquisition of Kleinwort Hambros Trust Company (CI) Limited and its subsidiaries (together KHT), which are wholly owned subsidiaries of…

Bernice Miles July 31, 2025

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HSBC battles market volatility with focused resilience amid declining profits

For six months, profit before tax fell by $5.7bn to $15.8bn, driven by $2.1bn in dilution and impairment losses LONDON: HSBC Holdings plc reported a sharp year-on-year decline in interim…

Bernice Miles July 30, 2025

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John Wood sells RWG joint venture stake to Siemens Energy for $135 million

LONDON: John Wood Group PLC on Friday said it has agreed to divest its 50 percent interest in RWG (Repair & Overhauls) Limited to Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co.…

Bernice Miles July 25, 2025

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Compass Group to acquire premium european food services firm Vermaat Groep for €1.5 billion

LONDON: Compass Group PLC (LSE: CPG), a global leader in food services, said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire Netherlands-based Vermaat Groep B.V. for an enterprise value of approximately €1.5…

Bernice Miles July 22, 2025