Swedish private equity firm EQT said Monday that it has joined forces with the chair of Fortnox AB to make a takeover offer for the Swedish accounting software company, valuing it at 54.9 billion Swedish kronor ($5.5 billion).
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EQT Joins $5.5B Bid For Swedish Software Co. Fortnox

By Tom Fish

Swedish private equity firm EQT said Monday that it has joined forces with the chair of Fortnox AB to make a takeover offer for the Swedish accounting software company, valuing it at 54.9 billion Swedish kronor ($5.5 billion).

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Aston Martin Sells F1 Stake, Chairman Boosts Investment

By Dawood Fakhir

Aston Martin said Monday that it is selling its stake in its Formula One team for approximately £74 million ($96 million) and will receive another £52.5 million from the company's executive chairman, who is increasing his stake in the British luxury car manufacturer.

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Lloyds Bank Covers £5.1B Pension Liabilities With Rothesay

By Joel Poultney

The trustee of two Lloyds Banking Group pension schemes said Monday it has penned two insurance policies totaling £5.1 billion ($6.6 billion) with Rothesay Life PLC to cover the cost of unexpected increases in the life expectancy of their members.

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MERGER REVIEW

Apollo Biz's £1B Offer For Auto-Parts Maker Nears Completion

By Dawood Fakhir

Auto-parts maker and supplier TI Fluid Systems said Monday that the necessary procedures behind its takeover for more than £1 billion ($1.3 billion) by a Canadian rival, ABC Technologies Inc., goes ahead are "almost complete."

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CAPITAL MARKETS

Keller Launches £25M Share Buyback After Strong 2024

By Irene Madongo

Keller Group PLC began a program on Monday to return up to £25 million ($32 million) to investors, the first phase of the company's multiyear share repurchase scheme that it recently unveiled after a strong performance in 2024.

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Green Investor FGEN To Extend Buyback To £30M

By Irene Madongo

Foresight Environmental Infrastructure Ltd. said on Monday it will boost its current £20 million ($26 million) share repurchase program to £30 million, which is expected to further lower the investment company's outstanding share capital.

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DIY Giant Wickes Begins £10M Tranche Of Buyback Program

By Tom Fish

Wickes Group PLC said Monday it has launched the first half of a share buyback scheme worth a total of £20 million ($26 million), as the U.K. home improvement retailer looks to reduce its share capital.

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