Bids, Mergers & Takeovers
16:04
02/09/10
Datatec offers R97m for Comztek Holdings
International information and communications technology group Datatec has made a conditional offer to acquire 100% of Comztek Holdings (Pty) Ltd for R97m. The consideration will be settled partly by ... read more
13:08
02/09/10
OFT clears IDOX takeover of Grantfinder
The Office of Fair Trading has cleared public sector software supplier IDOX's acquisition of Grantfinder. The OFT has decided that it will not refer the deal to the Competition Commission. Story ... read more
10:41
02/09/10
Xstrata Zinc withdraws from bid talks
Xstrata Zinc has withdrawn from acquisition talks with Noranda Income Fund following disagreement over the price offered. CEO Santiago Zaldumbide, comments: "Our proposal was based on our ability ... read more
09:20
02/09/10
Bright Futures takes over Yes Dining
Independent contract catering firm Bright Futures Group has taken over Yes Dining for a total consideration of up to £237,000. Yes Dining is an established contract catering company with 230 ... read more
07:29
02/09/10
Bright Futures takes over Yes Dining
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16:21
01/09/10
Chemring completes Mecar acquisition
Chemring Group has completed its acquisition of Mecar SPRL in Nivelles, Belgium and the business and assets of Mecar USA in Marshall, Texas. Chemring says this followed receipt of the necessary ... read more
15:32
01/09/10
F&C Asset Management completes Thames River deal
F&C Asset Management has completed its acquisition of Thames River Capital group. F&C has also acquired through Thames River Capital (UK) a 10% increase in the management fee profits of the global ... read more
10:09
01/09/10
Prosperity Minerals completes Chinese cement acquisition
Chinese conglomerate, Prosperity Minerals has completed the purchase of a 25% holding in Liaoning Changqing Cement for RMB100 million (approximately £9.5 million). Prosperity now owns 100% of ... read more
09:10
01/09/10
Fortune Oil buys Chinese gas businesses
Fortune Oil has entered into an agreement with Everthriving Investment Group to acquire 65% of the share capital of three of its subsidiaries. Everthriving Investment is a privately-owned Chinese ... read more
09:05
01/09/10
Foresight VCT agrees merger with Keydata VCTs
The boards of Foresight VCT plc and Keydata Income VCT 1 plc and Keydata Income VCT 2 plc have agreed merger terms. The merger requires the approval of the companies' shareholders and HMRC and would ... read more
08:12
01/09/10
Alterian takes over Intrepid Consultants
Customer engagement technology and solutions specialist Alterian has acquired social media analytics and market research firm Intrepid Consultants for a total consideration of up to $11.5m. The ... read more
07:51
01/09/10
Easydate takes over two dating sites
internet-based dating operator Easydate has acquired two new dating websites. The firm has also agreed a six-month licensing deal with Flirt.com and entered into two new events partnerships with ... read more
07:41
01/09/10
FLASH: Foresight VCT agrees merger with Keydata Income VCT1 and 2
Foresight VCT agrees merger with Keydata Income VCT1 and 2 Story provided by StockMarketWire.com ... read more
07:39
01/09/10
Keydata Income VCTs 1 and 2 agree merger
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07:36
01/09/10
FLASH: Fortune Oil to takeover natural gas and LNG businesses
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07:11
01/09/10
FLASH: Alterian takes over Intrepid Consultants
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07:05
01/09/10
FLASH: Easydate takes over two dating sites
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13:18
31/08/10
Astaire find potential buyers
Astaire Group plc has announced that potential buyers have been found for two of its businesses. Detailed negotiations have been started with two potential buyers for Astaire Securities plc and Rowan ... read more
13:02
26/08/10
Arriva listing ceases on 31 August
Following the acquisition by DB UK Holding, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn, trading in Arriva shares will be cancelled with effect from 31 August 2010. Arriva shareholders will receive 775p per share ... read more
10:12
26/08/10
Prezzo acquires 11 Cafe Uno outlets for £3.1m
Prezzo has acquired eleven leasehold properties in the South East and home counties , together with their business and assets from Caffe Uno Brasserie for £3.1m cash plus the value of stock. The ... read more
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22:00
Lloyds' buyout arm bags Mountain Warehouse...
source: The Independent
20:11
EADS rises as Paris reassures on A400M
source: FT.com
20:08
AIG appoints banks to float AIA in Hong Kong
source: The Telegraph
20:02
Hays underlines fragile jobs sector
source: FT.com
19:52
CD&R to buy Univar stake from CVC
source: FT.com
19:40
Cotton prices surge to 15-year peak
source: FT.com
19:40
Town hall bosses are 'riding the best of...
source: The Daily Mail
19:37
Rally resumes after supportive US data
source: FT.com
19:35
UK house prices on downward trend
source: FT.com
19:31
Carluccio's agrees to £90m takeover by...
source: The Telegraph
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