M&A
Smartspace swings to a profit following disposal of underperforming assets
Software group Smartspace swung to a first-half profit after it disposed of several underperforming assets.
Polymetal lifts stake in Veduga gold deposit to 74%
Polymetal International said it was lifting its stake in the Veduga gold deposit in Russia to 74. 3% by taking a 31. 7% interest in the property's licence holder Amikan, for $19. 7m in Polymetal shares.
Caledonia takes 99% stake in Deep Sea Electronics
Caledonia Investments On Monday spent £117. 2m for a 98. 9% stake in Deep Sea Electronics in a transaction that values the business at £162. 0m.
Sports Direct buys Frasers department store in Glasgow for £95m
Discount retailer Sports Direct on Friday said it was buying the Frasers department store in Glasgow for £95m.
Tritax Big Box invests £89m in new Midlands warehouse
Logistics warehouse specialist Tritax Big Box on Friday said it was investing £89. 3m in a new distribution centre at Midlands Logistics Park (MLP) in Corby.
Diploma buys France's Gremtek for undisclosed sum
Technical products group Diploma said it was buying Actios SAS, the parent company of Gremtek Group, for an undisclosed sum.
Glanbia to buy SlimFast for $350m
Global nutrition company Glanbia has agreed to buy weight management and health and wellness brand SlimFast from owners KSF Holdings and HNS Intermediate Corporation for $350m.
CMA clears SSE, Npower merger
The merger of SSE and Innogy's Npower's retail operations has been cleared by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Comcast becomes majority owner of Sky
Comcast became the majority owner of Sky on Tuesday after buying up all the shares held by 21st Century Fox.
RPC granted one-month extension for talks with Apollo Global and Bain Capital
RPC Group has obtained an extension from regulators to continue talks with its potential suitors.
Schroders and Lloyds in wealth management talks
Schroders said on Monday that is in discussions with Lloyds Banking Group about working together "in parts of the wealth sector", rumoured to include a new joint venture.
Ensco and Rowan to merge in all-stock deal
US offshore drillers Ensco and Rowan announced on Monday that they have agreed to combine in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of $12bn.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals buys Caledonian for NZD8.7m
Specialist veterinary pharmaceuticals group Dechra Pharmaceuticals announced the acquisition of Caledonian for NZD8. 7m (£4. 4m).
Mitie beefs up security arm with Compass acquisition
Mitie has quickly deployed some of the cash from selling its pest control arm to one FTSE 100 group last week by snapping up a security services business from another blue chip giant.
Intu Properties surges as consortium mulls offer
One of Intu Properties' senior directors is leading a consortium of investment companies to buy the shopping centre owner, leading to speculation that a bid battle could emerge.
Saint-Gobain to buy Germany's Kaimann
French building materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain said on Friday that it has agreed to buy Kaimann, a German manufacturer of elastomeric insulation products.
Assura completes 3 further acquisitions for £50m
Real estate investment trust Assura on Friday said it had completed a further three acquisitions for £50m, taking its total spend for the year to £158m.
Greencoat buys 75% stake in Scottish wind farm for £126m
Greencoat UK Wind said it was buying Belltown Power's 75% stake in Scotland's Tom nan Clach wind farm for £126m.
Charles Taylor buys Chile-based loss adjuster for up to $14.5m
Charles Taylor has announced the acquisition of five companies from the FGR Group, a claims programme management and loss-adjusting business, for up to $14. 5m.
CYBG-Virgin Money merger gets FCA and PRA green light
CYBG and Virgin Money will be able to complete their merger later this month after gaining approval from financial regulators.