Vue International said Thursday that it is weighing an initial public offering amid strong demand at cinemas for box-office hits such as Spider-Man and Toy Story.
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Vue Taps Rothschild To Explore Potential IPO

By Irene Madongo

Vue International said Thursday that it is weighing an initial public offering amid strong demand at cinemas for box-office hits such as Spider-Man and Toy Story.

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CMA Probes Paint-Makers' Giant $25B Merger Plan

By Irene Madongo

The Competition and Markets Authority said it is considering the effects on competition in the U.K. of plans by AkzoNobel, the owner of Dulux paints, and Axalta Coating Systems to merge in a transaction that seeks to create a $25 billion company.

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UK's Softcat Buying Dallas-Based GDT In $1.05B IT Deal

By Al Barbarino

British IT infrastructure provider Softcat PLC has agreed to buy Dallas-based IT solutions provider GDT Topco at an enterprise value of $1.05 billion, the companies announced on Thursday. 

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Peel Group's £600M Offer For Developer Becomes Mandatory

By Irene Madongo

Real estate investor Peel said Thursday it has raised its stake in Harworth Group to 30%, causing its approximately £600 million ($800 million) bid for the property developer to become a mandatory offer under U.K. takeover requirements.

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Ashurst-Led Energy Biz Accepts $396M Norwegian Bid

By Dawood Fakhir

The board of Capricorn Energy PLC said Thursday that it has agreed to a takeover bid worth approximately $400 million from DNO ASA after the Norwegian energy company increased its cash offer.

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Insurance Broker Jensten Buys Tech Insurance Co. VRG

By Martin Croucher

Private equity-backed insurance investor Jensten Group said Thursday it has bought technology-focused broker Venture Risks Group.

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Revolut Boss Weighs Dual Listing In New York, London ​

By Tom Fish

Revolut confirmed Thursday it is considering a dual stock market listing in New York and London, as the digital bank prepares for an initial public offering.

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