Swedish private equity company EQT said Thursday that it will buy the U.K. secondaries firm Coller Capital for up to $3.7 billion in a bid to take advantage of the growing market for continuation vehicles as the PE sector continues to struggle to offload assets.
Swedish private equity company EQT said Thursday that it will buy the U.K. secondaries firm Coller Capital for up to $3.7 billion in a bid to take advantage of the growing market for continuation vehicles as the PE sector continues to struggle to offload assets.
Beazley, an insurer with a listing in London, said Thursday that it has batted away the latest proposed takeover offer from Zurich Insurance Group of £7.7 billion ($10.4 billion), claiming it undervalues the company.
Deutsche Börse AG has agreed to buy European fund distribution platform Allfunds Group PLC for €5.3 billion ($6.2 billion) as the German stock exchange operator moves to create a global player in the provision of financial markets infrastructure.
The former chief executive of trading technology business Finalto didn't use the company as "a vehicle for fraud" by signing a sham employment contract, he said in evidence at a trial where he and another executive are seeking more than $19 million in unpaid benefits.
The owner of a portfolio of professional football clubs has failed to overturn a ruling that found he was in breach of a deal to buy back an investment vehicle's stake in his company for $97 million.
Private equity firm OEP Capital Advisors LP said Thursday that its subsidiary has agreed to acquire U.K. food wholesaler Kitwave Group PLC in a deal worth £251 million ($337.5 million).
French telecoms companies Orange, Bouygues and Free-iliad Group said Thursday that they are in new talks with Luxembourg-based Altice Group to acquire a large part of its telecommunications activities in France.
French biotech company bioMérieux said Thursday that it has agreed to acquire medical equipment maker Accellix Inc. for approximately €35 million ($41 million) as it looks to support the growing advanced therapy market.
British media company Future PLC said Thursday it has acquired SheerLuxe Ltd., a social-first lifestyle publisher, for an initial £39.9 million ($53.5 million) as it looks to broaden its audience and deepen its presence in fashion and beauty content.
Savings and investment group M&G has said it penned £1.5 billion ($2 billion) in pension deals in 2025, almost 65% more than the amount it disclosed the year before.
Exploration company Strategic Minerals PLC said Thursday that it has raised gross proceeds of £4 million ($5.4 million) through a shares sale, which it plans to use on its mining operations in southwest England.
Young's said Thursday that it intends to switch from the London Stock Exchange's junior trading platform to its main market, a move the pubs company believes will boost its profile and appeal.
Next PLC said it has acquired some assets and stock of footwear brand Russell & Bromley for £3.8 million ($5 million) from administration, a move that requires a court's approval.
As the artificial intelligence industry continues to witness substantial M&A transactions in Europe, parties should be mindful of the unique challenges posed by the acquisition of intangible AI technologies, monitor the evolving regulatory landscape, and establish optimal mechanisms for risk allocation, say lawyers at Morgan Lewis.
