WPP shares leap on takeover bid speculation
WPP's share price surged as much as 6% following reports of potential takeover interest from rival Havas and private equity firms. Discover the implications for the UK's advertising giant.
Category : Acquisitions
Stonegate considers selling over 1,000 UK pubs
Stonegate Group, the UK's largest pub chain, is exploring the sale of over 1,000 venues. The move could see almost a quarter of its sites change hands. Discover the full story.
Stonegate weighs £1bn sale of 1000 UK pubs
Britain's largest pub group, Stonegate, is reportedly considering a £1 billion sale of 1,034 sites to address its £3 billion debt. The move follows pandemic losses and economic pressures. Discover the implications for the UK hospitality sector.
Telegraph's £500m sale collapses, future uncertain
The £500m takeover of The Telegraph by US firm RedBird has collapsed, leaving Britain's famous newspaper in funding limbo. Discover what's next for the 170-year-old institution.
Khan's appointment signals crackdown on private equity
New York mayor-elect appoints ex-FTC chair Lina Khan to transition team, sending strong message to private equity firms over rent hikes and healthcare monopolies. Discover what this means for Wall Street.
Labubu viral toy getting Sony film adaptation
Sony Pictures is developing a feature film based on the viral Labubu plush toys. Discover how this cult collectible could become the next big screen franchise.
RedBird drops £500m Telegraph takeover bid
US firm RedBird Capital withdraws its £500m offer for The Telegraph, casting uncertainty over the future of the 170-year-old British newspaper. Discover the implications.
RedBird pulls out of Telegraph £500m deal
US investment group RedBird Capital has withdrawn its proposed £500m acquisition of The Telegraph, casting uncertainty over the newspaper's future. Discover the implications.
RedBird Drops £500m Telegraph Bid Over China Concerns
The RedBird IMI consortium has withdrawn its £500m offer for The Telegraph, creating fresh uncertainty for the media group. Discover the inside story behind this dramatic collapse.
Liverpool owners FSG abandon Getafe takeover plans
Fenway Sports Group withdraws from acquiring LaLiga side Getafe after months of talks, citing financial constraints and Spain's strict regulations. Discover why the deal collapsed.
La Tiara Taco Shells Make Comeback After Factory Buyout
Popular La Tiara taco shells, absent from shops since January, are returning after General Mills acquired the Missouri plant. Production resumes January 2026. Discover the revival story.
Lina Khan Joins NYC Mayor-Elect's Transition Team
Lina Khan, the former FTC chair who took on Big Tech, joins Zohran Mamdani's transition. Discover how her record signals a bold new direction for New York. Read the full analysis.
Apollo Global Management Buys Atletico Madrid
La Liga giants Atletico Madrid have been taken over by private equity firm Apollo Global Management in a deal valuing the club at a staggering £2.2 billion. Discover the full details of this major football acquisition.
Greencore faces CMA probe over Bristol acquisition
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority launches investigation into Greencore's purchase of cake decoration manufacturer, raising competition concerns in food manufacturing sector.
Comcast Eyes ITV Stake Sale in Broadcasting Shakeup
American media giant Comcast is reportedly considering selling its substantial stake in ITV, potentially reshaping Britain's television landscape and creating new opportunities for broadcast rivals.
ITV shares plunge as Sky ends takeover talks
ITV faces significant market pressure as Sky walks away from acquisition talks, sending shares tumbling and raising questions about the broadcaster's future strategy in a competitive media landscape.
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