Category : Acquisitions


Gym boss got $14M loan before fitness chain collapse

Nikolaos Solomos received a $14 million director's loan before his Derrimut 24:7 Gym empire entered administration with $29 million in debts. Discover the full story behind the aggressive expansion and failed rescue.

Man City Target £100m Elliot Anderson in 2026

Manchester City are preparing a major move for Nottingham Forest's England midfielder Elliot Anderson in 2026, with Pep Guardiola leading the chase for the £100m-rated star.

Mike Ashley bids £20m for Sheffield Wednesday

Former Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has submitted a £20million offer for Sheffield Wednesday. Five other parties are also bidding for the Championship club facing administration.

BHP walks away from Anglo American takeover bid

Mining giant BHP has ended its pursuit of rival Anglo American after its latest approach was rebuffed. Discover the implications for the planned Anglo-Teck merger and the global mining sector.

BHP walks away from new Anglo American takeover bid

Mining giant BHP has ended its pursuit of Anglo American, leaving the path clear for Anglo's planned £39bn copper merger with Teck Resources. Discover the implications for the global mining sector.

DMGT agrees £500m Telegraph takeover deal

Lord Rothermere's DMGT secures £500m deal to acquire Telegraph Media Group, creating a right-leaning publishing powerhouse. Read the full analysis of this major media acquisition.

Victoria Beckham to sell $100m fashion brand

Victoria Beckham is reportedly planning to sell her fashion and beauty empire for an estimated $100 million. Discover the journey from financial turmoil to major profit.

Mercedes F1: George Kurtz Buys Minority Stake

American billionaire George Kurtz acquires a minority stake in Toto Wolff's share of the Mercedes F1 team, joining its strategic committee. Discover the details of this major investment.

Quadrant Sells Fitness First and Jetts Fitness

Quadrant Private Equity is putting its Fitness & Lifestyle Group, including Fitness First Australia and Jetts Fitness, up for sale. Discover the implications for the fitness market.

Meta wins FTC antitrust case, avoids breakup

A US judge rules Meta does not hold a social media monopoly, blocking the FTC's attempt to force a breakup of Instagram and WhatsApp. Discover the implications for tech regulation.

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.

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.

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