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Arlington Capital Partners agrees £345.6m takeover of Gooch & Housego
Arlington Capital Partners has agreed a recommended cash acquisition of Gooch & Housego that values the British photonics manufacturer at £345.6 million, offering shareholders a substantial premium while placing a demanding valuation on future defence, semiconductor and optical systems growth.
ABB agrees £4.1bn Rotork takeover as automation strategy moves closer to the industrial field layer
ABB Ltd has agreed a recommended cash acquisition of Rotork plc that values the British flow-control specialist at approximately £4.14 billion, giving Rotork shareholders a substantial premium while creating a strategically important but financially demanding test for ABB’s industrial automation ambitions.
B&M shares (LSE: BME) fall 5.4%: Can the UK turnaround regain momentum?
B&M shares fell after UK like-for-like sales declined 2.3%. Examine French growth, the turnaround plan, valuation and investor risks.
India and UK trade deal begins: What changes for textiles, whisky and cars?
India gains near-total United Kingdom tariff access while Britain wins cuts on whisky and cars. The real test is whether exporters can use the deal.
PageGroup (LSE: PAGE) Q2 gross profit beats forecast as Americas and Asia drive recovery
PageGroup’s second-quarter gross profit beat expectations and PAGE shares rallied sharply, but the recovery remains divided between growing markets and a weak European core. The next test is whether better placement conversion, higher-value recruitment and a leaner cost base can produce durable earnings growth.
Why Germany’s 50,000-drone order marks a new phase in military aid for Ukraine
Germany is funding 50,000 Ukrainian-made drones. The bigger shift is towards affordable, autonomous weapons produced at industrial scale in Europe.
Kalyan Jewellers (NSE: KALYANKJIL) rebounds 36% as Q1 margin test approaches
Kalyan Jewellers rebounded 36% from its July low. Q1 margins and cash flow must now justify 38% growth and a ₹49,000 crore valuation.
Computacenter (LON: CCC) rallies as AI demand puts H1 profit near double
Computacenter’s profit is set to double as AI demand surges. September results must prove its £4.7 billion valuation is not running ahead.
Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) commits £375m to UK as cyber resilience and AI risks converge
Rubrik is making London its EMEA headquarters and committing £375 million to the United Kingdom as enterprises confront ransomware, sovereign-cloud demands and autonomous AI agents.
Victoria PLC (AIM: VCP) holds refinancing rally as £300m debt cut tests flooring recovery
Victoria’s refinancing could cut liabilities by £300m and finance costs by £34m. Investors now need proof that flooring recovery can follow.