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November’s UK dealflow was quiet, but anything but complacent overall. From a scrapped £5.3bn infrastructure merger to a contested fintech tie-up, the month’s biggest transactions showed investors rewarding infrastructure-style cash flows, disciplined storytelling, and targeted digital bets over indiscriminate empire-building, for boards weighing whether to buy, build, or partner.
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Waracle expands into Europe with HackSoft acquisition. The Scottish digital consultancy has acquired Sofia-based HackSoft, marking its first move beyond the UK and expanding its capabilities in software engineering, product development, and data services across multiple sectors.
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Domino’s CEO resigns amid significant stock price decline. Andrew Rennie’s departure follows a challenging period for Domino’s, which saw its stock halve over the past year. The company is now seeking a permanent CEO as it reassesses its growth strategy.
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Lloyds Banking Group has agreed to acquire London fintech Curve for a reported £120 million. The move marks the bank’s latest step in expanding its digital payments and wallet capabilities, aiming to integrate Curve’s card-consolidation technology into its mobile platform by mid-2026, subject to regulatory approval.
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Marula Mining agrees heads of terms with Europa Metals. The move would see the UK-listed battery-metals company divest its African portfolio into a newly enlarged AIM and JSE-listed group.
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Position Green acquires Factlines to enhance sustainability platform. The acquisition aims to bolster Position Green’s comprehensive sustainability platform, integrating supply chain transparency and human rights due diligence capabilities to meet growing corporate and regulatory demands….
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Apollo to acquire a 50% stake in Hornsea 3 wind farm. Global investment manager Apollo will invest $6.5 billion to acquire half of the UK’s Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm from Ørsted, enhancing its renewable energy portfolio and supporting UK energy transition….
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Denominator acquires Equileap to enhance human capital data offerings. The acquisition aims to create a leader in human capital data, integrating Equileap’s gender equality metrics with Denominator’s comprehensive database, serving major global asset managers….
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This week’s UK M&A landscape was defined by transatlantic ambition and inward investment. From Barclays’ move into US consumer finance to Corpay’s £1.8 billion takeover of Alpha Group, deals reflected the UK’s twin identity as acquirer abroad and target at home. Technology, finance, and industrial consolidation led the activity.
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Net Purpose acquires SDI AOP to unify sustainable investment standards. The acquisition aims to enhance sustainable investing by creating a unified standard that accelerates investments aligned with climate and Sustainable Development Goals, leveraging the expertise of major pension asset managers….