M&A
Bluefield Solar buys UK portfolio from Fengate Asset Management
UK renewables income fund Bluefield Solar has bought a 46. 4 megawatt solar portfolio from North America’s Fengate Asset Management.
Inchcape Derco takeover cleared by Peru
Auto distributor Inchcape said Peruvian authorities had cleared its planned £1. 3bn takeover of Derco, with completion of the deal expected to take place by the end of the year.
DiscoverIE buys Magnasphere Corp for $22m
Electronics maker discoverIE Group said it had bought US-based Magnasphere Corporation for $22m (£19. 1m).
Tremor mulls potential sale - report
Advertising technology firm Tremor International is reportedly considering putting itself up for sale.
House prices set to fall by 5% next year - Nationwide
House prices are likely to fall by 5% next year, Nationwide forecast on Tuesday, as borrowers face higher interest rates and a squeeze on earnings.
Serica to join forces with Tailwind Energy
Oil and gas firm Serica Energy is to buy fellow North Sea operator Tailwind Energy Investments in a £644m deal.
Xpediator surges on takeover offer
Freight management services group Xpediator surged on Tuesday after a consortium including largest shareholder Cogels - the investment vehicle of former chief executive Stephen Blyth - made an indicative proposal of 42p a share in cash to take the business private.
AG Barr takes full ownership of Moma Foods
Irn Bru maker AG Barr said on Tuesday that it has taken full ownership of Moma Foods, after buying the remaining 38. 2% stake in the business from founder Tom Mercer and the other minority shareholders for £3. 4m.
Bunzl sells healthcare unit, buys four other businesses
International distribution group Bunzl said it was selling its UK healthcare division to Mediq and buying four other businesses.
Spire Healthcare snaps up The Doctors Clinic
Spire Healthcare Group is to move into occupational health after agreeing to acquire the The Doctors Clinic Group.
Frasers buys JD Sports' interests in host of fashion brands
Frasers Group has announced the acquisition of JD Sports Fashion’s interests in a number of fashion brands for up to £47. 5m.
Thoma Bravo to buy Coupa Software in $8bn deal
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has agreed to buy California-based Coupa Software in an $8bn cash deal.
Amgen to buy Horizon Therapeutics in $28.3bn deal
California-based biopharmaceutical group Amgen has agreed to buy Horizon Therapeutics in a $28. 3bn deal.
Danish biotech firms Novozymes, Chr. Hansen to merge
Danish biotech firms Novozymes and Chr. Hansen said on Monday that they have agreed to merge.
Aggreko to buy Crestchic in £122m deal
Temporary power supplier Aggreko said on Friday that it has agreed to buy specialist equipment provider Crestchic in a £122m deal.
Hedin ditches pursuit of Pendragon, cites uncertain outlook
Hedin said on Friday that it would no longer pursue a takeover of car dealership Pendragon, citing an uncertain outlook.
WPP buys Canadian commerce agency Diff
Advertising giant WPP has announced the acquisition of Canadian commerce agency Diff for an undisclosed sum.
Unilever mulling sale of US ice cream brands - report
Unilever is reportedly considering the sale of a portfolio of US ice cream brands that could be valued at as much as $3bn.
Vertu Motors to buy Helston Garages for £117m
Car dealership Vertu Motors said on Thursday that it has agreed to buy Helston Garages for £117m.
Hearing implants merger likely to hurt competition, CMA warns
A planned merger of two hearing implant specialists risks ramping up prices for the NHS and stifling innovation, the competition watchdog warned on Tuesday.