Starr Completes Acquisition of IQUW Group March 23, 2026 Creates a stronger, more diversified global specialty platform
Pagefield owner PPHC ramps up political consultancy with WPI acquisition March 23, 2026 AIM-listed consultancy firm PPHC has ramped up its politics offering after acquiring government relations business WPI Strategy. Founded in 2014, WPI turns over around £2.5m per year and counts the likes of London City Airport, Microsoft, Pension Insurance Corporation, and Vodafone Three among its clients. The company, which counts a number of former Labour advisers [...]
Analysis: Could £1bn IPL RCB cricket windfall begin Diageo’s comeback? March 20, 2026 It’s been a tough few months for Diageo – and a tough few years for Diageo shareholders. The London-listed drinks giant has seen its share price melt away amid a slump in demand for premium spirits, rising production costs and a flurry of tariffs from across the pond. The stock is already down by an [...]
Valeo Foods Group Accelerates Growth in Eastern Europe With Acquisition of Prestige-96, a Leading Bulgarian Sweet Baked Goods Player March 19, 2026 Valeo Foods Group, one of Europe’s leading producers of sweets, treats and snacks, today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of Prestige-96 AD (“Prestige”), a market-leading Bulgarian manufacturer of sweet baked goods. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260319225232/en/ Founded in 1996, Prestige is one of Bulgaria’s [...]
Alchelyst and Lyra Client Solutions Complete Combination, Creating a Purpose-Built Platform to Support the Evolving Needs of Private Markets March 12, 2026 Newly combined company will focus on delivering technology-enabled client service and next-generation infrastructure to support the growth of private markets firms
EIG’s MidOcean Energy to Acquire Additional Gorgon LNG Interest from JERA; Parties Explore Strategic Alliance March 12, 2026 Transaction increases MidOcean’s equity exposure to premier Australian LNG project Adds incremental uncontracted LNG volumes, enhancing portfolio optimization and marketing flexibility Planning future collaborations, exploring further transactions and opportunities with JERA across other assets globally with the aim of creating a future strategic alliance
FERM FOOD Acquires Orkla’s Former Site and Scales Up: Up to 20,000 Tonnes of Fermented Ingredients Per Year March 11, 2026 Danish ingredient producer FERM FOOD is acquiring Orkla’s former manufacturing site in Skovlund, Denmark, effective 1 April 2026. The acquisition provides new production facilities to expand the output of fermented plant-based ingredients for the food industry — driven by export demand that has emerged faster than expected. This press release features multimedia. View the full [...]
Lone Star Funds Announces Agreement to Acquire the Capsules & Health Ingredients Division of Lonza Group AG March 6, 2026 Lone Star Funds (“Lone Star”) today announced that an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XII, L.P. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Capsules & Health Ingredients (“CHI”) division of Lonza Group AG. As part of the transaction, Lonza will retain a 40% equity position in the business. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, CHI [...]
2PointZero Group Completes Majority Acquisition in Italy-Based ISEM Packaging Group for AED 704 Million March 5, 2026 Transaction results in 60.8% ownership by 2PointZero Packaging becomes the sixth consumer-focused vertical with ISEM as an anchor
Allegion Acquires DCI Hollow Metal on Demand March 4, 2026 This Latest Portfolio Addition Leverages Go-to-Market Strength While Further Expanding Offerings for Non-Residential Customers