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AVST.L (AVST) Share News

IN BRIEF: Avast applies for delisting as merger becomes effective

12th Sep 2022 11:00

Avast PLC - Prague-based antivirus software - Says that its merger with NortonLifeLock Inc has now become effective. Applies to the Financial Conduct Authority and London Stock Exchange for the suspension and delisting of its shares. Expects the cancellation of its admissions to listing and trading on Tuesday 0800BST. Read More

Soon-to-be-acquired Homeserve to replace outbound Avast on FTSE 100

7th Sep 2022 19:10

(Alliance News) - Homeserve PLC will return to the FTSE 100, for a potentially brief stint, as part of index changes stemming from the buyout of cybersecurity firm Avast PLC. Read More

CORRECT: UK CMA clears Avast's acquisition by rival NortonLifeLock

2nd Sep 2022 08:15

(Correcting Avast's market capitalisation.) Read More

LONDON BRIEFING: UK regulator clears NortonLifeLock purchase of Avast

2nd Sep 2022 08:10

(Alliance News) - The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Friday confirmed it has cleared NortonLifeLock's acquisition of its London-listed cybersecurity peer, following an in-depth merger investigation. Read More

TOP NEWS: UK CMA clears Avast's acquisition by rival NortonLifeLock

2nd Sep 2022 07:50

(Alliance News) - The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Friday confirmed it has cleared NortonLifeLock Inc's acquisition of its cybersecurity peer, following an in-depth merger investigation. Read More

LONDON MARKET PRE-OPEN: Ashmore hit by "widespread risk aversion"

2nd Sep 2022 07:47

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are seen staging a slight recovery at the end of a difficult week, but the monthly US jobs report due later in the day could bring further market volatility. Read More

TOP NEWS: Avast posts drop in interim profit as operating costs rise

9th Aug 2022 08:46

(Alliance News) - Avast PLC on Tuesday reported "stable" growth in the first half of the year, in line with expectations, despite a fall in interim profit. Read More

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

5th Aug 2022 15:58

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks rise as House Speaker Pelosi leaves Taiwan

3rd Aug 2022 17:02

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London ended higher on Wednesday as investor concerns over US-China tensions eased following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's concluded trip to Taiwan. Read More

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

3rd Aug 2022 15:57

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Shares directionless amid poor economic readings

3rd Aug 2022 12:14

(Alliance News) - London stock prices struggled for direction midday Wednesday, with sentiment damped by fresh antagonism between the US and China and poor services sector readings, despite some M&A impetus. Read More

Avast shares soar as UK CMA clears its acquisition by NortonLifeLock

3rd Aug 2022 10:49

(Alliance News) - Avast PLC shares surged 43% after the UK Competition & Markets Authority said it has provisionally cleared NortonLifeLock Inc's acquisition of its cybersecurity peer, following an in-depth probe of the deal. Read More

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks fall; Avast jumps as takeover clears hurdle

3rd Aug 2022 08:57

(Alliance News) - European equities opened skittishly on Wednesday, with early signs suggesting a third successive day in the red, as global tensions unnerved markets ahead of a slew of key economic readings. Read More

LONDON MARKET PRE-OPEN: Avast buy has UK backing; Hiscox falls to loss

3rd Aug 2022 07:50

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London are seen opening in the red on Wednesday, with investors unnerved by tensions between the US and China, after a senior US politicians touched down in Taiwan. Read More

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

14th Jul 2022 16:39

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg lifts Hunting; Goldman downgrades BHP

14th Jul 2022 09:45

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and Wednesday: Read More

IN BRIEF: Avast to pay interim dividend as it awaits Norton takeover

14th Jul 2022 08:35

Avast PLC - Prague-based cybersecurity firm - Declares interim dividend of 4.8 cents per share, conditional on its takeover by NortonLifeLock Inc not completing before August 11. Says under the merger agreement, Avast is allowed to pay this interim dividend if the takeover has not become effective before August 11 without resulting in any downward adjustment to the value of NortonLifeLock's offer. Read More

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