Susannah Streeter head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’An uptick in confidence has sent the FTSE 100 higher, after US tech staged a rebound, particularly the chipmaker Nvidia. Fears…
Mergers and Acquisitions
Hamburg Commercial Bank acquires NIBC’s shipping business HAMBURG/GERMANY – Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) is strengthening its shipping business by acquiring an USD 992 million portfolio of shipping loans from Dutch bank…
Leading marine valve specialist acquires renowned Rotterdam-based instrumentation supplier to expand portfolio in the marine and offshore sectors. Bergen Op Zoom, 11 June 2024: W&O Supply (“W&O”), a part of PVI…
NatWest share sale is put on hold while data shows how privatisations kickstarted new investment habits
Figures from a survey of 2,000 people by Opinium for HL in April 2024, unless otherwise stated. Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The NatWest share sale,…
Market Report: FTSE100 hits new highs, Anglo rejects BHP bid and big tech beats expectations
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has reached yet another untouched summit, as investors remain in a positive mood. There has been a flurry of strong…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘This offer has come as a surprise given how downbeat sentiment has been towards IDS in recent years, as strikes, struggles…
As part of its ongoing IT digital transformation, P&O Ferries initiates plans to replace its legacy application systems. The British ferry company will expand its partnership with IT service consultant…
20th March 2024, Gothenburg and London – Leading tanker shipping company Stena Bulk has today announced it has entered into a new partnership with a prominent Gulf Co-operation Council investment institution in…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The government is gearing up to launch the highest-profile public share offer since the Royal Mail IPO more than a decade…
Clarkson PLC – Clarksons’ Gibb Group strengthens safety and survival offering with acquisition of Trauma Resus
Clarkson PLC (“Clarksons”) is pleased to announce that Gibb Group Limited, a Clarkson Port Services subsidiary and the leading supplier of PPE and MRO to the energy sector, has completed…
Singapore – Swire Shipping announced today that Westwood Shipping Lines (Westwood), a niche vessel operator specialising in the trade between the Pacific Northwest and Northeast Asia, will change its name…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Microsoft had a lot to live up to this quarter, as even the most bullish tech investors wonder how much room there is…
Singapore, January 30, 2023: RightShip, a leading global environmental, social and governance (ESG) focused digital maritime platform, has today announced a partnership with Napier Port to implement RightShip’s innovative RightPort risk…
Fameline’s MIE Group and H & S Diving Consulting combine forces in underwater services merger
Fameline’s MIE Group and H & S Diving Consulting combine forces in underwater services merger, bringing unrivalled commercial and operational expertise to the maritime sector A merger between the underwater…
ABB announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire the shipping business of DTN Europe BV and DTN Philippines Inc. (hereinafter DTN Shipping), expanding the company’s offering in…
Watson Farley & Williams Athens (“WFW”) has advised Howden Hellas on its acquisition of yacht insurance brokers IYC Insurance Brokers PC from the IYC Group. Howden Hellas is the largest…
Space Norway finalises acquisition of a prominent European satellite communications company Telenor Satellite, a leading European provider of satellite TV broadcast and VSAT data communications services for maritime and land-based…
Expertise from Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) in transactions governed by Marshall Islands law has been pivotal in completing Cadeler’s acquisition of fellow offshore wind turbine installation company Eneti. A vote…
Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital acquire Hamburg-based ship manager Zeaborn Singapore / Hamburg, 21 December 2023 – Wilhelmsen Ship Management (“Wilhelmsen”), a provider of third-party ship management services headquartered in Singapore,…
5 December 2023 – Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised Snam Group (“Snam”) on the finalisation of its circa US$400m acquisition from BW LNG of the FSRU I Limited, owner…
The complex world of the supply chain in M&A – global supply chain consultancy launches guide to help businesses navigate the complexities
Global supply chain and logistics consultancy, SCALA, has launched a complimentary good practice guide, which provides industry insights to help businesses navigate the complex supply chain implications of undertaking mergers and acquisitions…
Fugro gains full ownership of SEA-KIT International, strengthening its leadership in marine robotics solutions
Fugro is pleased to announce it has reached a binding agreement for the acquisition of the remaining shares in SEA-KIT International, a long-standing partner in the development of hi-tech uncrewed surface…
Mars owner to swallow up London-listed Hotel Chocolat Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘This is the latest big company to take a bite out of the UK-listed…
Daniamant is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the entire lighting portfolio from Jotron AS, a renowned provider of communication and safety solutions. As of December 1st, 2023, Daniamant…
Merger Will Create Global Market Leader in Maritime Technology Industry Egersund, Norway & Singapore – November 9, 2023 – NAVTOR, a leading e-Navigation and performance technology provider to the maritime industry,…