French consultancy Capgemini SE said Monday that its proposed $3.3 billion acquisition of WNS will go ahead after shareholders of the Indian technology outsourcing specialist approved the deal on Friday.
French consultancy Capgemini SE said Monday that its proposed $3.3 billion acquisition of WNS will go ahead after shareholders of the Indian technology outsourcing specialist approved the deal on Friday.
The Competition and Markets Authority said Monday that it has launched a probe into sandwich maker Greencore's planned £1.2 billion ($1.6 billion) deal to acquire ready-to-eat meals producer Bakkavor.
Genuit Group PLC said Monday that it has acquired U.K.-based commercial ventilation company Monodraught Topco for £55.6 million ($75.3 million) as the environmental construction consultancy strengthens its position in an "attractive" market.
Gateley (Holdings) PLC said Monday that it has bought Groom Wilkes & Wright, a boutique intellectual property firm, in a transaction worth up to £9 million ($12 million) as the professional services group seeks to broaden its business.
French banking giant Crédit Agricole said Monday that its subsidiary Indosuez has finalized the acquisition of Banque Thaler after winning regulatory approval, bringing the unit's total assets under management to almost €220 billion ($258 billion).
Consumer goods supplier Supreme said Monday that it has acquired the trade and intellectual property of WD-40's carpet-care business, 1001, in a transaction worth up to £4.65 million ($6.3 million).
Cordiant said Monday that its telecommunications subsidiary Speed Fibre Group has completed its acquisition of BT Communications Ireland Ltd. in a deal worth approximately €22 million ($23 million), which the digital infrastructure investor expects will broaden its services.
Avacta Group PLC said Monday that it has completed the sale of its diagnostics business to 3B BlackBio Dx Ltd., an Indian company which develops and manufactures diagnostics kits, for up to £2.8 million ($3.8 million), as it focuses on anti-cancer therapy.
The U.K. government’s recent reforms to the National Security and Investment Act 2021 demonstrate a continuing pragmatic approach by requiring fewer deal filings, but the regime would benefit from more clarity in key areas, say lawyers at McDermott.
