All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 2
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NewsLandsec close to £500m deal for Gateshead Metrocentre - reports
Landsec is close to a deal for what was once Europe’s largest shopping centre, but may need to go to shareholders to find funding, The Times has reported.
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NewsPoundland owner weighs up sale a year after takeover
Poundland owner Gordon Brothers is understood to be considering a sale of the discount chain just over a year after taking it over.
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NewsFrasers raises stake in Hugo Boss to 47%
Frasers Group has increased its stake in Hugo Boss to more than 47%, falling short of taking control of the German fashion brand.
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AnalysisCan Harvey Nichols prove its worth to Frasers?
Harvey Nichols was once London’s glitzy department store, but now it’s facing an uncertain future as new owner Frasers Group warns there are “tough choices” to be made.
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NewsHarvey Nichols acquired by Frasers Group
Frasers Group has scooped up luxury department store retailer Harvey Nichols in a pre-pack deal that preserves over 1,000 jobs.
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NewsFrasers acquisition of Harvey Nichols imminent
Tycoon Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is poised to buy the famous department store group Harvey Nichols as early as today.
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NewsFrasers leads Harvey Nichols takeover race
Frasers Group has emerged as the frontrunner to secure a takeover of struggling luxury department store group Harvey Nichols.
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NewsJoseph owner explores potential sale of the business
The owner of premium fashion brand Joseph has called in advisers to explore a potential sale of the business.
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NewsMike Ashley casts doubt over Harvey Nichols’ prospects
Mike Ashley has raised concerns over the future of Harvey Nichols, stating it is in a “death spiral”, despite his retail empire being in the running to acquire it.
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Opinion‘The ‘laminated book of dreams’ may be long gone, but Argos retains a place in shoppers’ hearts’
A dedicated ownership team, strong heritage and sound sales base stand Argos in good stead as it prepares for a new chapter independent of Sainsbury’s, believes George MacDonald
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NewsBoots deal in doubt as offer price cut
A potential £7bn sale of health and beauty giant Boots is at risk after the Weston family lashed out at the amount it was willing to pay.
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NewsSainsbury’s sells Argos for £120m
Sainsbury’s has confirmed the sale of Argos for £120m as the grocery giant doubles down on its core food business.
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NewsPoundland owner makes bid for Harvey Nichols
Investor Gordon Brothers, owner of value retailer Poundland, has joined the battle to buy upscale department store group Harvey Nichols.
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NewsFrasers’ Hugo Boss takeover enters additional acceptance period
Frasers’ bid to acquire Hugo Boss has entered a new phase, with an additional acceptance period set to start tomorrow.
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NewsHammerson launches equity raise to help fund Manchester Arndale acquisition
Institutional landlord Hammerson has this morning launched an equity raise to help cover the costs of its £218m acquisition of a 50% stake in Manchester Arndale.
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NewsFrasers’ Hugo Boss takeover bid turns ‘unconditional’
Frasers Group has revealed that its takeover offer for Hugo Boss has become unconditional after receiving clearance from the European Commission.
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NewsSouthern Co-op transfers to Co-op group entity
The Co-op has today announced that the Southern Co-op has transferred to a wholly owned subsidiary of the group, as the competition watchdog review continues to rumble on.
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NewsHarvey Nichols bidders told it needs £60m for transformation
Bidders for Harvey Nichols have been urged to invest up to £60m in the department store chain to deliver a successful turnaround.
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InterviewHobbycraft’s Graeme Campbell discusses rebuilding after restructuring
Change is underway across the business, at both executional and channel levels, as Hobbycraft looks to a new era following its exit from a CVA, which resulted in a tranche of store closures and job losses.
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AnalysisCould the UK grocery market be headed for a new era of consolidation?
Given the ongoing bifurcation of the old big four, the rise of the discounters, and a more business-friendly regulator, the conditions appear right for a potential supermarket mega merger.