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Northgate and Redde shareholders approve merger

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 | MERGER
The proposed merger of listed companies Northgate and Redde has been approved by the two companies’ respective shareholders. The proposed merger was first mooted in November 2019. Northgate is a hire business for light comm... continue reading

Merger between Southampton IT providers

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 | MERGER
Southampton-based IT providers Aura Technology and Amicus ITS have merged to form Aura Technology Group. The group will operate across both the private and public sectors, with the companies having a combined turnover exceeding &... continue reading

Fiat and Groupe PSA plan to join forces

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 | MERGER
Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) and Groupe PSA have confirmed plans to pursue a merger, creating a business that would have a combined revenue of nearly €170 billion. Announcing the plans, the two groups said the merger foll... continue reading

Merger announced for Cambridge law firms

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 | MERGER
Two law firms based in Cambridge have agreed to merge. Harrison Clark Rickerbys (HCR) and Houlden Sweeney have joined forces to create one large legal practice at its Compass House office in Histon. Partners Samantha Houlden a... continue reading

Merger announced for trio of property developers

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 | MERGER
Three property developers – Anthology, PegasusLife and Renaissance Retirement – have announced their decision to merge to become one large company under the name Lifestory. The new company will operate across three r... continue reading

Smith & Williamson and Tilney to merge

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 | MERGER
After revealing in August this year that talks were in place to complete a deal, Smith & Williamson and Tilney have agreed to merge to create one unified wealth management and professional services business. The deal is anticipa... continue reading

Law firm merges with Herefordshire solicitors

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 | MERGER
Orme & Slade, a legal firm based in Ledbury, has merged with Redkite Solicitors with offices across Wales and the South West of England. The merger has boosted the portfolio of the two firms with a joined business force of 185 m... continue reading

Travis Perkins announces Wickes demerger

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 | MERGER
Travis Perkins has revealed that it plans to demerge DIY chain Wickes as a standalone business, with a sale expected during the first half of 2020. In a report sent to shareholders, building materials chain Travis Perkins stated ... continue reading

Property business merger creates £400 million company

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 | MERGER
A housing specialist that works on new and refurbished premises, and a utilities and property services company have merged to create a firm that boasts a combined turnover of more than £400 million. United Living and Fas... continue reading

Manchester law firm announces Irish merger

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 | MERGER
European law firm Fieldfisher has announced that it is pursuing a merger with a top 20 Irish company, McDowell Purcell. Fieldfisher, which has offices across the UK including Manchester, has expressed excitement about the merger... continue reading

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