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Belfast accountancy practices set to merge

Tue, 31 May 2016 | MERGER
Two of Belfast’s largest accountancy practices have announced a merger plan to consolidate their expertise and client bases, reports the Belfast Telegraph. The Belfast division of ASM Chartered Accountants, which is based o... continue reading

400-shop sell-off in Ladbrokes and Coral merger

Fri, 20 May 2016 | MERGER
The proposed £2.3 billion merger between betting giants Ladbrokes and Gala Coral may force the sale of around 400 UK high street shops. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which regulates the sector, have identifie... continue reading

WEC acquires manufacturer HTA in multimillion-pound deal

Thu, 12 May 2016 | MERGER
Engineering firm WEC Group has acquired subcontract manufacturer HTA Group in a multimillion-pound deal to create a “major new force in the UK’s laser-cutting and fabrication sector”. The merger between Lancashi... continue reading

SABMiller and Coca-Cola agree bottling merger terms

Wed, 04 May 2016 | MERGER
London-based brewer SABMiller and US drinks brand Coca-Cola have struck a deal with the South African government to merge their bottling operations in Africa. The deal was originally agreed in principle back in November 2014, wit... continue reading

London brewer hoping to sell its European beer brands

Sun, 01 May 2016 | MERGER
If the European Commission approves Anheuser-Busch InBev’s merger with SABMiller PLC, the brewer will be putting its Eastern and Central European beer brands up for sale for as much as £4.8bn. Up for grabs will ... continue reading

Brussels to block Three-O2 mega-merger

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 | MERGER
Antitrust regulators in Brussels are in the process of blocking the proposed merger between mobile operators Three and O2, according to several recent reports. Three’s owner CK Hutchinson has proposed a deal worth £10... continue reading

Wealth managers merge in £600 million deal

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 | MERGER
Tilney Bestinvest has snapped up rival company Towry in a £600 million deal that will see the new joint venture form the largest wealth management firm in Scotland. Currently, Tilney Bestinvest employs around 55 staff in Sc... continue reading

Financial giants join forces in £9 billion merger

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 | MERGER
Two of the world’s financial information powerhouses have announced a merger worth more than £9 billion, with the headquarters of the combined company to be based in London. Business research company IHS, which is bas... continue reading

Fifth acquisition in five weeks for Baldwins Accountants

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 | MERGER
An accountancy firm based in Hagley has celebrated its 25th anniversary by merging with major UK accountancy group Baldwins Accountants. DHH Accountants will be Baldwins fifth acquisition in just five weeks as the accountancy gro... continue reading

Yorkshire print firms undergo merger

Mon, 08 Feb 2016 | MERGER
Two successful print firms in Yorkshire have undergone a merger to bring together their decades of experience. Platinum Print and Harrogate Printing were both established in the 1980s and are due to come together to work from Pla... continue reading

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