LONDON: Elixirr International plc on 30 January 2026 acquired the entire issued share capital of Kvadrant Consulting A/S, a Denmark-based consultancy specialising in commercial transformation, go-to-market excellence and transaction services, for a maximum consideration of DKK154.8 million (GBP£18.0 million). Highlights…
Ordinary shares now trade across the NYSE, LSE and STO under a harmonised global listing structure LONDON: AstraZeneca today begins trading its ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for the first time, enabling more US investors to participate…
LONDON: AstraZeneca AZN.L is making a multi-billion dollar push into China, announcing a major investment and a new obesity drug partnership, as it prepares for a high-profile U.S. stock listing that underscores the pharmaceutical giant’s delicate balancing act between its…
LONDON: AstraZeneca strengthens its weight management portfolio through a new strategic collaboration agreement with CSPC Pharmaceuticals to advance the development of multiple next-generation therapies for obesity and type 2 diabetes across eight programmes. Under this agreement, the companies will initially…
SYDNEY: Australian United Investment Company Ltd (AUI.AX) on Friday announced a proposed merger with Diversified United Investment Ltd (DUI.AX), creating a combined listed investment entity with an equity value of approximately A$2.53 billion ($1.7 billion). The all-share deal, structured as…
LONDON – Property group British Land (BLND.L) has agreed to acquire real estate investment trust Life Science REIT (LABS.L) in a recommended cash and share deal valuing its smaller rival at approximately £150 million, the companies announced on Wednesday. The…
LONDON: Develop North PLC, the North East England based investment company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Percy as its new Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Her appointment comes as the Company enters the next phase of…
PARIS: French diagnostics group bioMérieux said on Thursday it has acquired U.S.-based Accellix, a developer of rapid, automated flow cytometry platforms, in a deal worth around €35 million. The acquisition strengthens bioMérieux’s pharmaceutical quality control business and expands its portfolio…
LONDON: Future plc announced the acquisitions of 100% of SheerLuxe Ltd and BLUSH Talent MGMT Ltd, a UK-based digital publishing group that combines the authority of a trusted media brand with the authenticity and engagement of the creator economy. The…
LONDON: Kitwave Group plc, a leading UK delivered wholesale business, announced on Wednesday a recommended cash acquisition by Kite UK Bidco Limited, a newly-formed entity indirectly owned by funds managed by private equity firm OEP Capital Advisers, L.P. Under the…
LONDON – Drax Group has signed an agreement to acquire Flexitricity Limited, a UK-based optimiser of flexible energy assets, from Quinbrook. The transaction values Flexitricity at £36 million, which is subject to customary closing adjustments. Completion is expected in Q1…
LONDON: City of London Investment Group (LSE: CLIG), a leading specialist asset management group offering a range of institutional and retail products announced the appointment of Cooper Abbott as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director with immediate effect. This appointment…