Beverage heavyweight Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. said Thursday that it plans to complete its €15.5 billion ($18 billion) deal to snap up Dutch coffee company JDE Peet's NV in the second quarter of 2026 before splitting into two publicly traded U.S. companies.
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Dr Pepper Maker Launches €15.5B Offer For JDE Peet's

By Najiyya Budaly

Beverage heavyweight Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. said Thursday that it plans to complete its €15.5 billion ($18 billion) deal to snap up Dutch coffee company JDE Peet's NV in the second quarter of 2026 before splitting into two publicly traded U.S. companies.

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Oxford Biomedica Attracts Approach From PE Group EQT

By Tom Fish

Biotechnology company Oxford Biomedica PLC has said that it received an unsolicited approach from a Swedish private equity group, EQT AB, that could lead to a possible cash offer.

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Aussie Gold Miner Artemis Resources To Cancel AIM Listing

By Dawood Fakhir

Australian gold and copper miner Artemis said Thursday that it will cancel its listing on the London Stock Exchange after nearly four years of trading on its junior investment market, in the latest blow to the bourse.

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DEALS

Energy Co. DCC To Buy 4 EU Liquid Gas Suppliers For €48M

By Dawood Fakhir

Irish energy and marketing giant DCC said Thursday that it has agreed to acquire the liquid gas businesses of UGI International LLC in four European countries for approximately €48 million ($56 million), building on its existing expertise in the liquefied gas industry.

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Pensions Co. Vidett Acquires London Governance Biz

By Tom Fish

Governance and pensions services provider Vidett has acquired Bridgehouse Company Secretaries, an outsourced corporate governance business, as it strengthens its position in an evolving corporate services market.

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CAPITAL MARKETS

Brief

Gym Group Launches £10M Buyback After Revenue Jumps

By Irene Madongo

The Gym Group PLC said Thursday that it will reward investors and downsize its share capital with a buyback program worth up to £10 million ($13.4 million).

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Brief

Irish Housebuilder Glenveagh Launches €25M Share Buyback

By Irene Madongo

Irish construction company Glenveagh Properties said on Thursday that it has launched a share buyback program worth up to €25 million ($29 million) as it looks to lower its share capital.

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POLICY & REGULATION

CMA Reviews Merger Efficiencies To Boost UK Economy

By Tom Fish

The Competition and Markets Authority launched a review on Thursday of how it weighs the competitive benefits of some corporate mergers, with a view to potentially revising its approach by the summer.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

How AI Can Support Dealmakers On Business Exits

Entrepreneurs are increasingly using artificial intelligence in their operations to model valuations or test market timing, and the same sophistication is expected from those advising them, so lawyers should use AI tools responsibly to reinforce their judgment and good advice, says Amen Alonge at Farrer.

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COMPANIES IN TODAY'S NEWS

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EQT AB

EQT Corp.

Euronext Amsterdam NV

Haemonetics Corp

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

Nasdaq Inc.

S&P Global Inc.

Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd.

UGI Corp.

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN TODAY'S NEWS

Competition and Markets Authority

Department for Work & Pensions

Financial Conduct Authority