Hargreaves Lansdown Share News (HL.)

Hargreaves Lansdown investor questions fairness of takeover bid

(Sharecast News) - Hargreaves Lansdown shareholder Lancaster Investment Management said on Monday that it remains "unconvinced" that a takeover offer by a consortium led by CVC Capital Partners is fair for all shareholders.

EARNINGS AND TRADING: PureTech seals tender offer; HL bid questioned

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Monday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank likes Vodafone and raises Avacta

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday:

Jefferies lifts Hargreaves Lansdown price target, cuts to 'hold'

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies lifted its price target on Hargreaves Lansdown on Wednesday to 1,140p from 1,035p but cut the rating to 'hold' from 'buy' after the investment platform said a day earlier that it would recommend a 1,140p a share takeover offer from a consortium led by CVC.

LONDON BRIEFING: Berkeley Group ups guidance but Spectris cuts

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is called to open lower on Wednesday, returning some of Tuesday's gains, though data showed the UK inflation rate returned to target last month.

London stocks gain on optimism ahead of UK inflation data, cenbank decision

FTSE 100 up 0.6%, FTSE 250 gains 1.2%

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks close up ahead of UK inflation data

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed higher on Tuesday, ahead of UK inflation data and the latest Bank of England interest rate decision.

London close: Stocks manage a positive finish

(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed on a high note on Tuesday, buoyed by strong performances from key sectors and a notable rise in Whitbread shares following positive first-quarter results.

UK's Hargreaves Lansdown set to agree $6.9 bln takeover by CVC-led consortium

June 18 (Reuters) - Hargreaves Lansdown is set to agree a 5.41 billion pounds ($6.87 billion) takeover by a CVC-led consortium if the group of investors table a formal offer at that price, the British company said on Tuesday.

TOP NEWS: Hargreaves Lansdown will discuss revised takeover proposal

(Alliance News) - Hargreaves Lansdown PLC on Tuesday confirmed it received a revised takeover proposal, and extended the deadline for an interested consortium to announce its intention to make an offer.

Hargreaves willing to recommend new takeover offer from CVC consortium

(Sharecast News) - Hargreaves Lansdown said on Tuesday that it would be willing to recommend a firm takeover approach at 1,140p a share from a consortium led by CVC Capital Partners and has therefore requested an extension to the 'put up or shup up' deadline.

PRESS: Revised bid for Hargreaves Lansdown possible before deadline

(Alliance News) - Hargreaves Lansdown PLC, the personal investment platform, is expected to extend talks with a consortium of private investors who have proposed buying the company in a deal worth about GBP5 billion, Sky News reported on Tuesday.

Hargreaves Lansdown to seek bid extension - report

(Sharecast News) - Hargreaves Lansdown is reportedly set to extend talks with a consortium of private investors who have proposed buying the company in a deal worth about £5bn.

Foreign takeovers of UK firms hit four-year low in early 2024

(Alliance News) - British firms saw a sharp decrease in takeover deals by foreign companies in the last quarter, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

TOP NEWS: UK-based CFO leaves Flutter as US becomes primary listing

(Alliance News) - Flutter Entertainment PLC on Friday said Chief Financial Officer Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson will leave the company immediately, as the gambling operator completes its shift to a US primary listing.