PFL.L Share News (PFL)

EU mergers and takeovers (Oct 10)

BRUSSELS, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process: APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS -- Swedish telecoms operator Tele2 to acquire Danish peer TDC's Swedish subsidiary TDC Sverige AB (approved Oct. 7) <

European Commission clears Premier Farnell's Avnet deal

(ShareCast News) - The European Commission has cleared US-based Avnet's takeover offer for London-listed electronics maker Premier Farnell. The EC said the companies' activities overlap in most European Economic Area countries. However, it concluded that the transaction would raise no competition co

EU mergers and takeovers (Sept 5)

BRUSSELS, Sept 5 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process: APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS None NEW LISTINGS -- Swedish telecoms operator Tele2 to acquire Danish peer TDC's Swedish subsidiary TDC Sve

Premier Farnell fizzles as Dätwyler refuses to top Avnet offer

(ShareCast News) - Premier Farnell shares sank on news that Swiss suitor Dätwyler Holding was refusing to improve its offer for the electronic components distributor. At the end of last month Premier abandoned its recommendation on an offer by Datwyler's Technical Components UK arm in favour of a ri

UPDATE 2-Daetwyler backs away from bidding war for UK Raspberry Pi maker

(Adds Daetwyler, analyst comments, details, share movement) By Sanjeeban Sarkar and Anna Serafin Aug 18 (Reuters) - Switzerland's Daetwyler said on Thursday it would not make a higher offer for Premier Farnell , potentially paving the way for U.S. rival Avnet Inc to take over the Bri

CORRECTED-BUZZ-Premier Farnell: shares fall as Daetwyler steps away

(Amends 5th bullet: PFL up ~75%, not 14%, since Daetwyler's first offer) ** Premier Farnell -3.7 pct after Daetwyler says has no intention to make a higher bid for Raspberry Pi maker, dousing hopes of a bidding war with U.S. rival Avnet ** Avnet last month approached Premier with 185

Daetwyler leaves door open for sweetened Premier Farnell bid

ZURICH, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Swiss technical and electronic components distributor Daetwyler on Friday left the door open for sweetening a bid for Britain's Premier Farnell after a rival offer submitted by U.S. group Avnet. Premier Farnell last month withdrew a recommendation for the Daetwyl

UPDATE: Datwyler Eyes Options After Avnet Trumps Premier Farnell Bid

UPDATE 2-Avnet's $911 mln deal for Premier Farnell trumps rival bid

* Avnet bid trumps offer from Switzerland's Daetwyler * 185 pence/shr offer at 12.5 pct premium to closing price * Premier Farnell shares trade above offer price (Adds company, analyst comments, background, updates share prices) By Sanjeeban Sarkar July 28 (Reuters) - U.

Premier Farnell quits Datwyler offer to recommend Avnet's tilt

(ShareCast News) - UK mini-computer maker Premier Farnell has abandoned its recommendation on an offer by Datwyler Technical Components UK Ltd in favour of a rival and richer bid stumped up by Avnet, Inc. The Avnet offer -- at premium 185p a share in cash -- valued Premier Farnell's issued share cap

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Premier Farnell Shares Up After Avnet Trumps Datwyler's Takeover Offer

HSBC downgrades Premier Farnell as it lifts target price to reflect Daetwyler offer

(ShareCast News) - HSBC downgraded Premier Farnell to 'hold' from 'buy' as it lifted the price target from 145p to 165p, which is the price Swiss conglomerate Daetwyler is paying per share to buy the technology company. With the new target price now implying 0.3% upside, the bank has decided to down

Premier Farnell Completes Sale Of Cadsoft To Autodesk

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