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Mike Ashley joins Hornby as consultant amid Frasers Group’s increased stake
International models and collectibles group Hornby has engaged retail tycoon Mike Ashley as a consultant to the company. The appointment comes one month after it was revealed that Mr Ashley’s company Frasers Group had upped its stake as a strategic shareholder. Mr Ashley will provide the services to the toy company through his wholly-owned company […]
March 21, 2024
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Vodafone Group to divest Italian business in US$8.71b deal with Swisscom
Vodafone Group Plc (LSE: VOD) has announced it will divest its subsidiary Vodafone Italy to Switzerland-based telco Swisscom AG. The US$8.71 billion transaction follows an extended period of engagement with several companies to explore market consolidation options in Italy. It comes hot on the heels of Vodafone Spain’s divestment in October to Zegona Communications plc […]
China’s JD.com becomes second suitor to walk away from takeover bid for Currys
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com (also known as Jingdong) has walked away from a takeover tussle for British appliance and electronics chain Currys plc (LSE: CURY). In a brief statement released last week, the company said it would no longer pursue an offer for the High Street brand, less than one month after entering the race. […]
NetScientific reports profitable year ahead of shift in venture capital trends to deep tech
Deep tech and life sciences venture capital investment group NetScientific plc (LSE: NSCI) has lodged a proprietary trade profit of approximately £427,000 and an increase in capital under advisory to £23.5 million for the year ended 31 December. The group – which has a portfolio of 23 companies — also reported the raising of £52.2 […]
