-
Global Corporate Acquisition Announcements from Equity Markets: What Investors Need to Know
In today’s fast-moving financial landscape, staying on top of global corporate acquisition announcements from equity markets is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a portfolio manager in London, a retail investor in Singapore, or an analyst tracking deal flow in New York, the pace of corporate consolidation across the world’s…
-
British Land to acquire Life Science REIT in £150 million deal
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 acquisition will bolster British Land’s footprint in the high-demand “Golden Triangle” of Oxford, Cambridge,…
-
OEP Capital-backed bidco to acquire UK wholesaler Kitwave in £251 million deal
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 terms of the deal, Kitwave shareholders will receive 295 pence per share in cash,…
-
Equasens acquires controlling stake in digital training firm Erevo
VILLERS-LÈS-NANCY: European healthcare technology group Equasens said on Monday it had acquired a controlling 80% stake in French digital training company Erevo, expanding its service portfolio in the fast-growing market for continuing medical education. The acquisition, funded through bank financing, is expected to generate revenue of about 7.4 million euros for Erevo in 2025,…
-
Event tech firm Cvent to acquire webinar platform ON24 in $400 million deal
SAN FRANCISCO: Cvent, a major provider of meetings and events technology, said on Monday it has agreed to acquire intelligent engagement platform ON24 (ONTF.N) in an all-cash deal valued at about $400 million. The transaction brings together Cvent’s event management software with ON24’s webinar and digital experience platform, aiming to create a broader suite…
-
Australia’s IPD Group to acquire Platinum Cables for up to $45 million
SYDNEY: Electrical solutions provider IPD Group Ltd said on Tuesday it agreed to acquire Platinum Cables Pty Ltd, a specialist supplier to Australia’s mining sector, in a deal worth up to A$45 million ($30.1 million). The initial consideration is A$37.5 million, comprising A$37.0 million in cash and A$0.5 million in new IPD shares. An…
-
MHA Plc to acquire UAE-based Moore Stephens LLC and Moore Stephens Consulting LLC
LONDON – MHA Plc (AIM: MHA), a leading professional services provider of audit and assurance, tax, accountancy and advisory services, announced that on 19 December 2025 the Company entered into an agreement to acquire two commonly controlled businesses operating in the UAE: Moore Stephens LLC, an audit practice, and Moore Stephens Consulting LLC, a tax…
-
Champion Iron launches $289 million cash tender offer for Norway’s Rana Gruber
MONTREAL – Champion Iron Limited announced on Sunday it has entered into an agreement to acquire Norwegian iron ore producer Rana Gruber ASA in a recommended cash tender offer worth approximately $289 million, securing financial backing from Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Scotiabank. The Canadian miner said it will offer 79 Norwegian…
-
Australia’s WRKR to acquire payroll compliance firm PaidRight in $11.4 million scrip deal
SYDNEY – Australian compliance technology firm WRKR Limited said on Monday it has agreed to acquire payroll compliance platform PaidRight Holdings Pty Ltd in an all-share deal valued at approximately A$11.4 million ($7.6 million), accelerating its expansion beyond superannuation services. The strategic acquisition, announced to the Australian Securities Exchange, will see WRKR issue 90,909,091 new…
-
Australian marketing firm IVE Group to acquire Daily Press Pty Ltd for up to A$35 million
SYDNEY – Australian marketing services company IVE Group Ltd (IGL.AX) said on Monday it will acquire creative agency Daily Press Pty Ltd for up to A$35 million ($23.3 million), as part of its strategy to expand its digital and content marketing capabilities. The deal, expected to complete on Dec. 31, will see IVE pay…
-
Strix Group to sell Billi business for £110 million to accelerate debt reduction
LONDON: Strix Group Plc, the AIM-listed maker of kettle safety controls, said on Friday it has agreed to sell its premium water systems business, Billi, for £110 million in cash, a move aimed at wiping out its net debt and returning capital to shareholders. The conditional sale to Australian private equity firm Crescent Capital Partners…
