LONDON: Shawbrook Group plc today announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire ThinCats Group Limited, a leading specialist lender with a strong track record in providing bespoke funding to established, growth-focused SMEs. The acquisition of ThinCats represents a strategic investment in accelerating the growth of Shawbrook’s existing presence in the specialist SME lending…
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Journeo plc has acquired Crime and Fire Defence Systems Limited (CFDS)
LONDON: Journeo plc (AIM: JNEO), a leading provider of information systems and technical services to transport operators, local authorities, and the public transport networks that connect them, announced completion of the acquisition of Crime and Fire Defence Systems Limited (CFDS), a specialist infrastructure protection systems integrator in physical and cyber security solutions to the UK…
Supreme Plc acquires iconic carpet care brand 1001 from WD-40 for £1.65 million
LONDON: Supreme PLC (AIM: SUP), a leading manufacturer and distributor of fast-moving consumer goods, said Monday it has acquired the trade and intellectual property of 1001, a heritage British carpet care brand, from the U.S.-based WD-40 Company for £1.65 million. The deal includes £0.35 million in deferred consideration and provides for additional contingent payments of…
Genuit Group has acquired Monodraught Topco for £55.6 million
LONDON: Genuit Group plc has acquired Monodraught Topco Limited for a total consideration of £55.6 million on a debt-free and cash-free basis. Monodraught is a leading provider of commercial ventilation solutions in the UK, with advanced controls and data management capability focussed on the UK education sector. Monodraught delivered 13% organic revenue CAGR between 2021…
Gateley has acquired Groom Wilkes & Wright LLP for £9 million
LONDON: Gateley, the professional services group, announced the acquisition of Groom Wilkes & Wright LLP (GWW) for a maximum consideration of up to £9.0 million. Founded more than 20 years ago, GWW is a boutique IP firm specialising in every aspect of trademark and design law, representing clients across all sectors from start-ups to several…
Intertek acquires Australia’s Envirolab to expand environmental testing footprint
LONDON: Intertek Group plc (ITRK.L), a global provider of Total Quality Assurance services, said on Monday it has acquired Envirolab, a leading environmental testing and analysis firm based in Australia, as part of its strategy to expand in high-growth sustainability markets. The deal gives Intertek access to Envirolab’s five laboratories across Australia and New Zealand,…
John Wood Group to sell North America T&D business to Qualus for $110 million
LONDON: John Wood Group PLC (Wood) said on Friday it has agreed to sell its North American Transmission & Distribution (T&D) engineering business to Qualus LLC and 2737813 Alberta Ltd for $110 million in cash, as part of its ongoing disposal programme targeting non-core assets. The transaction, expected to close in the third or fourth…
Apax Global Alpha reports interim results amid recommended acquisition by Janus Bidco
AGA’s NAV fell to €1.11 billion as of June 30, down from €1.23 billion at year-end 2024 LONDON: Apax Global Alpha Limited (AGA) reported a decline in net asset value (NAV) for the first half of 2025, as the private equity investment company prepares for a recommended cash acquisition by Janus Bidco Limited. AGA’s NAV…
Swedbank to acquire Barclays’ stake in Entercard, forming largest Nordic card business
STOCKHOLM: Swedbank said on Thursday it has agreed to acquire Barclays’ 50% stake in Entercard, making the Nordic credit company a wholly owned subsidiary and forming what it called the largest card business in the Nordics and Baltics. The deal marks the end of a two-decade partnership between Swedbank and Barclays, which co-founded Entercard in…
PPHE Hotel Group reports solid H1 revenue growth amid strategic expansion
The group reported a 4.7% increase in total revenue to £199.9 million for the six months LONDON: PPHE Hotel Group Ltd. reported a 4.7% increase in total revenue to £199.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, driven by newly opened and refurbished properties. Like-for-like revenue rose 1.3% to £193.3 million, while reported…
Technologies New Energy acquires Diverfuel to digitise clean fuel production
LONDON: Technologies New Energy plc (LSE: TNE), a UK-based energy transition company, said on Thursday it has acquired Diverfuel S.A., the developer of a digital platform for clean fuel and green chemical production, as part of its strategy to enhance industrial decarbonisation. The Diverfuel Platform is a scalable SaaS/PaaS middleware solution that integrates IoT and…
Royal Bank of Canada reports record Q3 earnings, up 21% on broad-based growth Net income for the quarter ending July 31, 2025, rose to $5.4 billion, a 21% increase from the prior year. TORONTO: The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) reported record third-quarter net income on Wednesday, driven by strong growth across its business segments…