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April 07, 2026
Investment group Pershing Square said Tuesday that it has offered to buy Universal Music in a cash-and-stock deal that values the music industry heavyweight at approximately €55.8 billion ($64.5 billion) as it bids to rescue the label's dwindling share price.
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April 03, 2026
Artificial intelligence-driven megadeals fueled a jump in first-quarter global mergers and acquisitions value, but lagging middle-market and private equity activity weighed on deal volume, as attorneys cautiously anticipate a broader rebound.
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April 03, 2026
In this week's Taxation With Representation, spice maker McCormick acquires Unilever's foods business, wholesale restaurant food distributor Sysco buys Jetro Restaurant Depot, and private equity giant KKR closes a fund focused on investments in North America.
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April 02, 2026
The past week in London has seen data giant Sportrader face action from software company Altenar over alleged market abuse, Mexican billionaire Ricardo Pliego sue a man who allegedly defrauded him out of $415 million, and Warner Bros. bring a copyright claim against a YouTuber who leaked set footage of the upcoming Harry Potter series. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.
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April 02, 2026
Managing general agent Optio has agreed to acquire another London-based marine insurance MGA, marking the latest buy for the expanding business in the specialized insurance market.
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April 02, 2026
A trade body called Thursday for the Financial Conduct Authority to close loopholes in its rules exposed by hedge fund Saba Capital's aim to replace Baillie Gifford as investment manager for Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust.
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April 02, 2026
Cleaning products maker McBride PLC said Thursday that it has agreed to acquire rival Eurotop Group for approximately €40 million ($46 million) to become a leading detergent producer in Europe.
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April 02, 2026
Transport data company Tracsis PLC said Thursday that it has acquired online ticketing company Vesputi for up to €8.2 million ($9.4 million), marking its entry into the German public transport market.
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April 02, 2026
Acrisure UK Broking said Thursday that it has acquired four retail insurance businesses as the global firm's subsidiary in London continues its expansion across Britain.
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April 02, 2026
Canada Life Ltd. said Thursday that it has completed a £40 million ($53 million) full-scheme buy-in with a pension program at a financial services company, securing the retirement benefits of more than 140 members.
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April 01, 2026
The Justice Department allowed Live Nation to keep Ticketmaster while state attorneys general continue to sue, a $14 billion Boston Scientific deal drew Federal Trade Commission scrutiny, state enforcers challenged Nexstar's purchase of Tegna, and a threatened FTC challenge forced the abandonment of a laser eye surgery deal.
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April 01, 2026
The former owners of a collapsed sports media business have defeated a fraud claim after a court found they had not misrepresented the financial health of the company to convince a joint venture to buy a majority stake for $715 million.
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April 01, 2026
Rare earths miner Mkango said Wednesday that it has raised £12.5 million ($17 million) from an oversubscribed share sale to new and old investors to fund a potential £4.9 million acquisition in Germany and meet other expenses.
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April 01, 2026
Finnish property company Lumo Homes PLC said Wednesday that it has acquired 60 residential properties from Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co. for approximately €900 million ($1 billion) in cash and more than 24.6 million shares.
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April 01, 2026
British Business Bank said Wednesday that its venture capital investment vehicle has achieved its first close of £200 million ($266 million) after winning backing from three U.K. pension funds.
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April 01, 2026
Global mergers and acquisitions rebounded "with a vengeance" in the first three months of 2026, Willis Towers Watson said Wednesday, fueled by a record number of blockbuster transactions even though corporate buyers face global geopolitical turmoil and market volatility.
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April 01, 2026
Mercia kicked off on Wednesday a share buyback program worth up to £3 million ($4 million) to return cash to the asset manager's investors and reduce share capital.
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April 01, 2026
Investment manager Ashmore Group has agreed a partnership with Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd. in which the insurer would acquire a stake of up to 2.9% in the group and invest $1 billion in its managed emerging market funds.
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April 01, 2026
IG Group Holdings PLC rolled out a share repurchase program worth up to £62.5 million ($83 million) on Wednesday, the first phase of the financial technology company's wider £125 million buyback plan designed to downsize its share capital.
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April 01, 2026
Mears Group PLC began on Wednesday a share repurchase program worth up to £20 million ($26.6 million) to return surplus cash to shareholders and reduce the social housing manager's share capital.
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March 31, 2026
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co., advised by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, announced plans Tuesday to acquire daytime sleepiness-focused pharmaceutical company Centessa Pharmaceuticals PLC, led by Goodwin Procter LLP, in a deal worth up to $7.8 billion.
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March 31, 2026
Some 57% of defined benefit pension schemes in the U.K. are considering using surplus extraction amid rising funding levels and forthcoming legislation designed to allow plans to invest billions of pounds tied up in retirement saving plans, Legal & General said Tuesday.
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March 31, 2026
GlobalData began a share buyback program of up to £10 million ($13 million) on Tuesday to reward investors and lower its share capital.
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March 31, 2026
Engineering group Senior PLC said Tuesday that its board and the Takeover Panel have extended the deadline for a consortium comprising private equity giant Blackstone and investment company Tinicum to formally make or cancel a takeover approach.
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March 31, 2026
Howden Group Holdings said Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire the insurance and financial services consulting team of Hymans Robertson LLP to create a new actuarial and longevity advisory business for insurers.