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DCC plc (LON:DCC), the leading international sales, marketing, and support services group, has announced that it has recently completed the acquisition of United Propane Gas, materially expanding its presence in..
AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) has completed the divestment of commercial rights to Atacand (candesartan cilexetil) and Atacand Plus (a fixed-dose combination of candesartan cilexetil and hydrochlorothiazide) in over 70 countries to..
Entain plc (LON:ENT) has noted the recent press speculation. The Board of Entain has confirmed that it has received proposals from MGM Resorts International, its partner in the US market,..
Ferguson plc (LON:FERG) has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell Wolseley UK, its UK based heating and plumbing distribution business, to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a..
Melrose Industries Plc (LON:MRO) has confirmed that the appointment of Peter Dilnot to its Board as an executive Director has now taken effect from Friday 1 January 2021. Peter has..
AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency supply in the UK, with the first doses being released today so that vaccinations may begin early in the New..
AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) and MSD’s Lynparza (olaparib) has been approved in Japan for the treatment of advanced ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancers. The three approvals authorise Lynparza for: maintenance treatment after 1st-line..
British Land Company plc (LON:BLND) has announced it has exchanged upon the sale of a 75% interest in a portfolio of three buildings in the West End to Allianz Real..
The Sage Group plc (LON:SGE) announced that its businesses in Asia and Australia (excluding global products) were held for sale. Sage has now announced that it has entered into an..
Vodafone Group Plc (LON:VOD) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Vodafone Vierte Verwaltungs AG has announced a tender offer to all other shareholders of Kabel Deutschland Holding AG. Vodafone will offer the..
Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL), the specialist international distribution and services Group, has announced the appointment of Maria Fernanda Mejía as a non-executive director. Ms Mejía will join the Board with effect..
GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK), with Pfizer Inc. and Shionogi Limited as shareholders, has announced ViiV Healthcare, the global specialist HIV company, announced the authorisation of Vocabria (cabotegravir injection and tablets) in..
NatWest Group plc (LON:NWG) has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Metro Bank plc to acquire a £3.0 billion portfolio of prime UK mortgages. The portfolio consists..
AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN)’s Tagrisso (osimertinib) has been approved in the US for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with early-stage epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated (EGFRm) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)..
J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) has announced that Lesley Jones has been appointed as the new Chair of Sainsbury’s Bank. Lesley will replace outgoing Chair, Roger Davis, who in February informed..
WPP plc (LON:WPP) is hosting a virtual presentation for investors and analysts which will provide an update on its strategy for growth, set out opportunities for efficiency and reinvestment, outline..
AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) Imfinzi (durvalumab) has been recommended for marketing authorisation in the European Union for an additional dosing option, 1,500mg fixed dose every four weeks, in the approved indication..
Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO), the leading online grocery platform and solutions provider, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Kindred Systems Inc. following satisfaction of the closing conditions...
JD Sports Fashion Plc (LON:JD), one of the world’s leading retailers of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, has announced that on 14 December 2020, its existing wholly-owned intermediate holding company..
Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) has announced that Andrew Martin will succeed Sir David Reid as Chairman of the Board on 1 January 2021. Sir David will retire as Chairman and..
