Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust Plc – Name Change

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The Board of Franklin Global Trust plc (formerly known as Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust plc) has announced that the Company has changed its name from Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust plc to Franklin Global Trust plc and a certificate of incorporation on the change of name is being issued. … Read more

Anglo American Plc – Demerger and Share Consolidation

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Anglo American Plc has announced the proposed demerger of the Group’s interest in Anglo American Platinum Limited (“AAP”). AAP is a South African domiciled and tax resident producer of platinum group metals. AAP is also proceeding with the admission of its shares to the International Secondary Listing category of the … Read more

Alliance Pharma Plc – Scheme of Arrangement

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The Boards of Directors of Aegros Bidco Limited (a newly incorporated company to be indirectly owned by DBAY Affiliates and the ERES IV Fund) and Alliance Pharma plc have announced that they have reached agreement on the terms and conditions of a recommended acquisition by Bidco for the entire issued … Read more

ABRDN Plc – Name Change

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The Company has confirmed its change of name to Aberdeen Group plc with effect from 12 March 2025. With the name change now complete, the following apply: The Company`s ticker remains: ABDN. The Company`s website is now available at: www.aberdeenplc.com. Shareholdings are unaffected by the change. Corporate Action Administration Direct … Read more

Boohoo Group Plc – Name Change

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Boohoo Group Plc has announced that it is rebranding as Debenhams Group with immediate effect. The formal name change of the company entity requires a shareholder vote at a General Meeting. The notice convening the General Meeting is expected to be sent to shareholders on 12 March 2025, with the … Read more

Invesco Perpetual UK Smaller Companies Trust – Name Change

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Invesco Perpetual UK Smaller Companies Trust has announced that Artemis Fund Managers Limited has now been formally appointed as the Company`s investment manager. With immediate effect: An application will be made to Companies House to change the Company’s name to Artemis UK Future Leaders Plc. The Company’s stock market ticker … Read more

DS Smith Plc – Scheme of Arrangement

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The Boards of International Paper Company and DS Smith Plc have announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-share combination of DS Smith with International Paper, to be implemented by way of a Scheme of Arrangement, subject to a Sanction Hearing to be held on … Read more