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UK M&A activity spans bread, LNG, and aerospace this week. Deals include ABF’s planned Hovis acquisition, Centrica’s LNG investment, Evelyn Partners’ sale plans, Boeing’s merger clearance, and EG Group’s international divestments.
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Diginex to acquire Findings in a $305 million transaction. The acquisition aims to enhance Diginex’s technological capabilities and cybersecurity prowess, integrating Findings’ expertise in AI vendor risk management and cloud security, thus expanding its footprint in the cybersecurity sector….
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Apollo to acquire Kelvion from Triton in strategic deal. Global investment manager Apollo will acquire Kelvion, a German thermal management firm, from Triton. Kelvion is poised to address trends in data centre cooling and green technology….
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Lyten acquires Northvolt’s key assets to boost battery production. Lyten plans to restart operations at Northvolt Ett and Labs in Sweden and is working with the German government to establish a new facility. The acquisition is fully funded by private equity and expected to close this year….
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Wireless Logic completes its first US acquisition, targeting IoT growth. The purchase of Zipit Wireless marks a strategic expansion for Wireless Logic, adding advanced multi-tier billing capabilities and a direct North American footprint as enterprise IoT markets mature.
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Blackstone to acquire Enverus in a strategic energy sector move. Enverus, an energy-focused SaaS platform, is set to be acquired by Blackstone, enhancing its growth in AI-driven energy solutions. The deal underscores Blackstone’s commitment to energy transition investments….
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Spectris has accepted a £4.2 billion takeover by KKR. The agreement follows months of public bidding and multiple revised offers, marking the conclusion of a high-stakes battle between two major private equity groups and signalling renewed global interest in UK mid-cap industrials.
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The UK’s M&A market saw five major deals this week. Strategic buyers, from Wall Street banks to dairy giants, drove activity across financial services, consumer, and biotech sectors. Global capital, succession, and sector shifts shaped the dealmaking landscape.
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Evercore is buying boutique advisory firm Robey Warshaw for £146 million. The deal, expected to close in Q4 2025, adds strategic firepower to Evercore’s UK and European ambitions, bolstering its credentials in high-value M&A advisory and expanding its reach in cross-border transactions.
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CRH to acquire Eco Material for $2.1 billion. The acquisition of Eco Material will enhance CRH’s supply chain, expand its distribution network, and strengthen its position in sustainable cement alternatives, addressing the growing demand for low-carbon construction solutions in North America….