Blackrock: Biggest asset manager takes first step into financial data with £2.55bn Preqin deal July 1, 2024 Blackrock has agreed to buy financial data group Preqin for £2.55bn in cash, as the biggest asset manager in the world makes its first venture into financial information provision.
London-listed Keywords Studio receives revised cash offer from private equity giant June 28, 2024 The video game services company Keywords Studios said it would be "minded" to accept a revised cash offer from Swedish private equity giant EQT Partners if it makes an official bid.
Bunzl upgrades guidance following string of successful acquisitions June 27, 2024 Specialist distribution group Bunzl has upgraded its operating profit guidance following a string of successful acquisitions.
Haleon: Sensodyne maker strikes £500m deal to sell major division June 26, 2024 Haleon, the maker of Sensodyne toothpaste, has agreed a £500m deal to sell a major division outside of the US.
Blackstone checks in at Village Hotels as takeover announced June 26, 2024 US private equity giant Blackstone has completed the acquisition of Village Hotels, it has been announced.
Tortilla Mexican Grill serves up European expansion with Fresh Burritos deal June 25, 2024 Tortilla Mexican Grill has acquired Fresh Burritos, the second largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant group in Europe, for €3.95m (£3.3m).
Vaping giant Supreme acquires historic Clearly Drinks for £15m June 24, 2024 Vaping and vitamins maker Supreme has acquired Clearly Drinks for £15m, it has been announced.
Carlsberg poised for third takeover bid for Britvic after Pepsi clears the way June 24, 2024 Carlsberg is on the verge of submitting a third takeover bid for Britvic after Pepsi gave the potential deal its blessing.
Corpacq’s $1.6bn New York float nears after six-month delay June 24, 2024 A $1.6bn (£1.26bn) merger involving an investment group founded by the brother of a former Take That singer is on the verge of being approved after being delayed by six months.
Lord Alan Sugar invests in The Apprentice star’s business June 21, 2024 Lord Alan Sugar has formally invested in the company run by a star of the latest series of The Apprentice.