Runescape developer Jagex acquired by private equity backer of Six Nations CVC in deal worth £910m February 9, 2024 RuneScape developer Jagex has been acquired by the private equity backer of Six Nations Rugby, CVC from Carlyle Group for £910m. Jagex, which launched in 2000, is primarily known for Runescape and Old School Runescape and is headquartered in Cambridge with around 700 employees. Throughout its more than 20-year history, RuneScape has drawn over 300m [...]
Yodel’s future close to being decided amid administration reports February 8, 2024 The future of Yodel could be close to being decided amid reports that it is lining up administrators as a "number of parties" circle.
Yodel addresses sale talk as potential buyer emerges February 7, 2024 Delivery group Yodel has addressed reports that its owners have accelerated their plans to find a buyer.
Redx Pharma signs $880m deal with Nasdaq-listed Jazz Pharmaceuticals February 7, 2024 Redx Pharma has signed a deal worth $880m with a Nasdaq-listed US counterpart.
TalkTalk buys half-a-million Shell Energy customers in deal with Octopus February 6, 2024 TalkTalk has bought almost 500,000 Shell Energy customers in a deal with Octopus Energy.
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s £2.43bn Olink acquisition catches CMA’s eye February 2, 2024 The planned $3.1bn acquisition of Olink Holding by Thermo Fisher Scientific is being investigated by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority.
Company rescued for £1 now valued at almost £50m after sale February 2, 2024 A logistics and delivery group has been valued at almost £50m as a majority stake was snapped up by a listed company based in Sweden.
Rightmove swoops for reviews platform HomeViews in £8m deal February 1, 2024 Rightmove has acquired a platform that displays reviews of property developments by residents for £8m.
American adventure continues for Domestic & General as it makes second acquisition January 29, 2024 International appliance care specialist Domestic & General (D&G) has made its second US acquisition following a $75m deal last year.
CorpAcq: $1.6bn New York Stock Exchange listing ‘on track’ after London snub January 23, 2024 Revenue and profits jumped at an investment group ahead of its $1.6bn merger in the coming months, a new filing has revealed.
