Sunak moves to block foreign state takeover of Telegraph
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 13, 2024
UK will change law to prohibit governments from owning British news organisations
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London’s private clubs face public revolt
Financial Times M&A
APRIL 2, 2024
Plus, UK private equity dealmakers make a windfall on carried interest and a news-powered hedge fund raises more than $100mn
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Why BuzzFeed Shares Are Surging Thursday
Benzinga
MARCH 28, 2024
The firm entered into a multi-year license and strategic partnership with Independent Digital News and Media. The agreement merges well-known brands like The Independent, BuzzFeed UK, Tasty UK, Seasoned, and HuffPost UK, consolidating them under The Independent’s leadership for operations in the U.K. and Ireland.
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US owner of Waterstones tables higher offer for Currys
The Guardian M&A
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Elliott Advisors ups its offer to £750m but board of high street electrical goods chain likely to reject new bid The US investment group Elliott Advisors has reportedly tabled an improved takeover offer for the UK electrical goods chain Currys, worth as much as £750m, after being rebuffed earlier this month. Continue reading.
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74 Telegraph and Spectator takeover: News Corp and Mail owner consider bids
The Guardian M&A
MARCH 12, 2024
Planned acquisition by UAE-backed RedBird IMI is being considered by the culture secretary Business live – latest updates Media groups have reportedly shown fresh interest in a takeover of the Telegraph and Spectator alongside Redbird IMI, the UAE backed consortium.
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CRO speaks the truth about risk management
Norman Marks
APRIL 11, 2024
Multiple news organizations reported this month that the UK’s Lloyds Banking Group is going to make significant cuts in its risk management function. Background: Lloyds is one of the largest banks in the UK with revenue of £28 billion and next income of just under £5 billion. It’s shocking, but it’s the truth.
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45 Ovo reportedly planning bid for Shell’s 1.4m household energy customers
The Guardian M&A
MARCH 29, 2023
Shell takeover would make Ovo second-largest energy supplier in UK market again Ovo Energy is reportedly planning to make a bid to buy 1.4 million household energy customers from Shell’s UK supply business as the oil company prepares to leave the retail market. Continue reading.
Pushing Buttons: Why the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger is a fight over the future of games
The Guardian M&A
MAY 3, 2023
In this week’s newsletter: A UK regulator blocked a $70bn acquisition last week not because of any threat now, but over worries about a future monopoly Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox?
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Murdoch’s succession: who wins from move to reunite Fox and News Corp?
The Guardian M&A
OCTOBER 21, 2022
But talk of famous front pages and scoops among guests at Monday’s night event, which included News Corp boss Robert Thomson and News UK chief Rebekah Brooks, was overshadowed by the news that broke three days earlier: the mogul’s plan to reunify his media empire. Continue reading.
Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between We Are Hyrdogen Ltd and PA Media Group
Benchmark Report
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
PA Media is the UK's leading provider of multimedia content and services. The group comprises a diverse portfolio of specialist media companies, spanning news and information, technology, and communications services. PA Media Group has 20 shareholders, who are mainly UK news and media businesses.
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Here's Why Micro Focus Shares Are Trading Higher Premarket
Benzinga
AUGUST 26, 2022
Open Text Corp (NASDAQ: OTEX ) subsidiary OpenText UK Holding Limited agreed to acquire Micro Focus Intl PLC (NYSE: MFGP ) for 532 pence per share, implying an enterprise value of $6.0 The purchase offer is roughly twice Micro Focus's closing price on August 25 ($3.13) before news of the takeover came to light.
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo pulls out of Darktrace bid talks
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Shares in UK cyber security group tumble 30% on the news
Moonpig Unveils $156M Plan To Snag Buyagift
Law 360 M&A
MAY 23, 2022
British online greeting card and gift company Moonpig Group announced Monday a proposed deal to acquire gifting platform Smartbox Group UK Ltd., also known as Buyagift, for £124 million ($156 million), sending Moonpig's stock price up 11% at the news.
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UK Regulator Has Change Of Heart On Microsoft-Activision Deal, 'Call Of Duty' Key To New Assessment
Benzinga
MARCH 24, 2023
In a press release published Friday, the authority stated that "the CMA inquiry group has updated its provisional findings and reached the provisional conclusion that, overall, the transaction will not result in a substantial lessening of competition in relation to console gaming in the UK."
Managing post-Brexit supply chain disruption
ThomsonReuters
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
The United Kingdom and European Union narrowly avoided the worst of Brexit’s possible outcomes when the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) was signed on Dec. New UK-EU rules and requirements post-Brexit. The TCA only applies to goods traded between the UK and EU, however. 24, 2020, a week before the Jan.
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Solid State Plc enters agreement to acquire battery pack manufacturer Custom Power LLC
Benzinga
JULY 18, 2022
Redditch, UK, July 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solid State Plc (AIM:SOLI), the specialist value added component supplier and design-in manufacturer of computing, power and communications products, announces that it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Custom Power LLC for a maximum consideration of $45.0m.
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Proactive news headlines including Kohl's, SpaceX, Hillcrest Energy Technologies, Naturally Splendid Enterprises and Aion Therapeutic
Benzinga
JULY 1, 2022
New York , July 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in the US and Canada, has covered the following companies: Amazon continues incursion into sports streaming with UK Champions League rights click here.
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Proactive news headlines including Medibank, First Graphene, Antipa Minerals and Dundas Minerals
Benzinga
OCTOBER 13, 2022
14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in Australia, has covered the following companies: Australian insurance provider Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) detected unusual activity on its networks on Wednesday, showing characteristics of a potential cyber incident.
ESG Ready: Unpacking the Latest UK Developments and Guidance
Audit Board
JANUARY 23, 2023
The UK ESG Regulatory Framework: Recent Developments and Upcoming Requirements The UK is certainly at the forefront of ESG although the approach taken has created a somewhat fragmentary framework comprising multiple standalone regulations and laws, many of which draw on EU directives.
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Proactive news headlines including Netflix, Wellbeing Digital Sciences, TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Bridgeline Digital, Mindset Pharma, Red Pine Exploration and LQwD
Benzinga
APRIL 19, 2022
New York , April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in the US and Canada, has covered the following companies: Netflix earnings under more scrutiny as UK households slash non-essential spending click here.
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APPlife Digital Solutions Inc. Announces Strategic Transition of Newly Acquired E-Commerce Venture, LeSalon Beauty Ltd.
Benzinga
JANUARY 18, 2024
Taking control of the code is the first major step in the planned global growth of the LeSalon platform while the existing LeSalon business continues operating in the UK. It's like Uber Black but for all things beauty; haircuts, color, blow-dry, mani-pedi, massage, etc.,
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Proactive news headlines including Alphabet, Southern Silver Exploration, Golden Shield, American Battery Technology, Great Panther Mining, KULR Technology, Mandalay Resources and Fobi AI
Benzinga
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
New York , Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in the US and Canada, has covered the following companies: Google owner Alphabet faces $25.4BN damages claims in UK, Dutch courts over adtech practices click here.
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Proactive news headlines including Twitter, ION Energy, Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Naturally Splendid Enterprises and Co-Diagnostics
Benzinga
JULY 11, 2022
New York , July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in the US and Canada, has covered the following companies: Twitter lays off 30% of its talent acquisition team - report click here. PlantX Life sees its gross revenue hit nearly C$1.5M
40 DarkPulse, Inc. Closes Acquisition of Certain Assets of Optilan UK Ltd Including Subsidiaries in India and Turkey
Benzinga
DECEMBER 5, 2023
OTC: DPLS ) ("DarkPulse", "DPLS", or "the Company") today announced the acquisition of certain assets of Optilan UK Ltd including two operating subsidiaries. HOUSTON, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DarkPulse, Inc.
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The UK-EU Brexit deal changes everything for global trade professionals
ThomsonReuters
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Fortunately, a last-minute deal was struck between the UK and EU. On December 24, 2020, the UK and EU announced that an agreement had been reached allowing originating goods to continue to flow under duty and quota-free conditions after the Brexit transition period ended on December 31, 2020. Origin of goods documentation post-Brexit.
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Proactive news headlines including Apple, Think Research, Altamira Gold, Bridgeline Digital, PharmaDrug, The Valens Company and Sassy Resources
Benzinga
JUNE 16, 2022
New York , June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in the US and Canada, has covered the following companies: . Apple sued for £750mln in UK for secretly 'throttling' iPhones click here.
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40 Lottery.com, Inc. Acquires SportLocker
Benzinga
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Creating the next Gen Sports Entertainment Platform Sports.com is poised to redefine digital sports entertainment by introducing a platform that aims to combine: 24 hours of sports news; live streaming; hours of exciting new content, including original documentaries, films, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access.
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ESG Regulations Guide: Decoding the US, UK, and EU Climate Rules
Audit Board
AUGUST 31, 2023
AuditBoard’s ESG Regulations Guide was developed to summarize existing and emerging ESG disclosure regulations and proposals from the US, UK, and EU. What to Know About the UK, EU, and US Climate Disclosure Requirements: Essentials Current Status Why the increasing urgency? We’re here to help.
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52 Proactive news headlines including Pfizer, Mountain Boy Minerals, Southern Silver Exploration, Playgon Games, Ortho Regenerative Technologies, QC Copper and Gold and Power Nickel
Benzinga
MAY 4, 2022
New York , May 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in the US and Canada, has covered the following companies: Pfizer accused of profiteering after reporting further leap in Covid vaccine sales click here.
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Proactive news headlines including Solis Minerals, International Graphite, Blackstone Minerals and Emyria Ltd
Benzinga
APRIL 6, 2022
Hartshead Resources NL (ASX:HHR) has delivered a 49% increase in Phase I technically recoverable gas volumes for Licence P2607 in the UK Southern Gas Basin to a net 324 billion cubic feet (bcf) of gas. Click here. Click here.
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Proactive news headlines including Core Lithium, Blackstone Minerals, Hillgrove Resources and Perpetual Resources
Benzinga
MAY 2, 2022
Sovereign Metals Ltd (ASX:SVM, AIM:SVML) will raise A$15 million from UK, European and North American institutional investors as it looks to. Alicanto Minerals Ltd (ASX:AQI) has returned a "potentially game-changing" massive sulphide intersection of 4.7 metres at 24.4% zinc, 875 g/t silver and 3.7% Click here.
How much do UK startups raise?
Equidam
JUNE 7, 2022
In our opinion, there’s a few factors at play here: Fewer deals are making the news, and fewer deals are being disclosed at all. Looking at average valuation in the UK , we saw that the average valuation has gone up about 10x over the last 7 years, and the average funding round size has more than doubled. appeared first on Equidam.
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52 Proactive news headlines including Gascoyne Resources, Cipherpoint, Marmota Ltd and Horizon Minerals
Benzinga
MARCH 30, 2022
Sydney, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in Australia, has covered the following companies: Gascoyne Resources Ltd (ASX:GCY) has appointed experienced mining engineer Rowan Johnston as non-executive chair, effective immediately. Click here. Click here.
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Redx and Jounce Announce Recommended Business Combination
Benzinga
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
While the majority of the combined group's operations, and its headquarters, will be at Alderley Park in the UK, we believe that listing solely on Nasdaq is the most efficient way to enable us to access a deep pool of risk capital and engage with specialist global investors to support our future growth." Richard Murray, Ph.D.,
Broadcom Acquisition of VMware Increasingly Unlikely to Close
Mogin Rubin M&A
MARCH 24, 2023
Photo by Taylor Vick on Unsplash Following its Phase 1 investigation, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) determined Broadcom Inc.’s s acquisition of VMware, Inc., could substantially lessen competition in several server hardware markets and, therefore, warranted an in-depth Phase 2 investigation.
Managing supply chain issues and mitigating risk
ThomsonReuters
MAY 27, 2022
Over the past two years, global supply chain issues have moved from a back-office corporate headache to front-page news, as shortages from new cars to groceries, semiconductors, and petrol effect lives around the world. The speed and scope of these changes are dizzying, and things are not likely to slow down anytime soon.
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96 Debevoise & Plimpton Discusses How to Protect AI Models and Data
Reynolds Holding
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
On August 31, 2022, in recognition of these growing challenges, the UK National Cyber Security Centre (“NCSC”) released its Principles for the Security of Machine Learning , which are designed to help companies protect AI systems from exploitation and include the following recommendations: Limit access to the models.
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Latham & Watkins Discusses 10 ESG Issues to Keep Top of Mind in 2023
Reynolds Holding
JANUARY 10, 2023
Anticipated changes included regulatory developments across the globe, including in the US, the UK, and the EU. Global ESG regulatory regimes will become more complex as new and emerging ESG regulation — including in the US, the UK, and the EU — continues to move ESG from a soft law or “private ordering” regime to hard law.
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Do We Need a Culture Detox? How Audit Can Help Organisations Cultivate Healthy Cultures
Audit Board
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
The good news is there is something employers can do about it and ways in which we as auditors can help. million workdays are lost every year in the UK due to work-related stress, anxiety, and depression, at a cost of £28.3 Consequently, actual attendance is as low as 50% of agreed hybrid working policies. .
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December 15, 2019 to December 14, 2022: Three Years of Walking
Chris Mercer
DECEMBER 14, 2022
See these articles: JAMA Neurology Association of Daily Step Count and Intensity With Incident Dementia in 78 430 Adults Living in the UK. These studies were published in September 2022, so they are very new. That’s good news to me also. The new studies point out issues with the older studies.
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52 Skadden Discusses New EU and UK Regimes for Regulating Cryptoassets
Reynolds Holding
JUNE 29, 2023
the development of these frameworks is welcome news to the industry and consumers alike, as they create a clear pathway for authorization and regulation and, correspondingly, credibility and trust among crypto users, while requiring cryptoasset firms to adhere to standards similar to those for existing financial services firms.
Inadequate Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Due Diligence Alleged in Starwood Deal as UK ICO Fines Marriott $125M for GDPR Violations
Cooley M&A
JULY 19, 2019
On July 9, 2019, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) publicly announced its intent to impose a £99M (approximately $123M) GDPR fine on Marriott as a result of its acquisition of Starwood and the subsequent discovery and notification of a data breach at Starwood. Background on the ICO’s Proposed Marriott Fine.
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52 What Are NFTs and Why Are They So Controversial?
Reynolds Holding
JULY 18, 2022
Driscoll stated: “In this case, as alleged, Chastain launched an age-old scheme to commit insider trading … With the emergence of any new investment tool, such as blockchain supported non-fungible tokens, there are those who will exploit vulnerabilities for their own gain. Recent announcements by U.S.
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66 Paul Marshall expected to bid for Telegraph after quitting GB News board
The Guardian M&A
APRIL 26, 2024
Investor’s move comes amid reports RedBird IMI is to formally withdraw its attempt to buy the newspaper The GB News investor Sir Paul Marshall is stepping down from the board of the broadcaster after three years, it was announced on Friday.
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