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IN BRIEF: Prudential confirms share buyback raised to USD1.47 billion

2nd Sep 2026 09:18

Prudential PLC - London-based, Asia-focused provider of life and health insurance and asset management - Confirms that the share buyback started in January has been increased to USD1.47 billion from USD1.2 billion. The buyback will continue to be run by JP Morgan Securities PLC and be completed by December 18. The larger buyback means Prudential will buy back about 4% of its total shares. Last week, Prudential said it would increase the buyback in order to return the net proceeds of the USD300 million sale of a 2% stake in Indian asset manager ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co Ltd. Prudential continues to hold a 32.6% stake in ICICI Prudential via a subsidiary. Read More

LONDON BRIEFING: BP names Ian Tyler permanent chair; Halma buys Pyxis

2nd Sep 2026 08:00

(Alliance News) - BP appoints Ian Tyler as permanent chair and Halma agrees to acquire US water quality monitoring specialist Pyxis. Airlines Wizz Air and Ryanair report higher August passenger traffic, with the latter cutting its annual traffic target amid higher fuel costs. Read More

LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE 100 seen down as oil jumps

2nd Sep 2026 06:58

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open lower on Wednesday as renewed military action between the US and Iran pushed oil prices higher and weighed on sentiment across global markets. Read More

UK bans Sports Direct ad over "misleading" recommended retail price

2nd Sep 2026 06:48

(Alliance News) - An ad for Sports Direct has been banned in the UK after a watchdog found that the retail giant made misleading claims about a recommended retail price, RRP, and related savings. Read More

UK PM Andy Burnham to face first PMQs and test of authority

2nd Sep 2026 06:44

(Alliance News) - Andy Burnham is to face his first Prime Minister's Questions, and an early test of his authority over Labour backbenchers, after setting out his plans for government. Read More

UPDATE: Hugo Boss to terminate buyback as Frasers eyes 50% stake

1st Sep 2026 21:59

(Alliance News) - Hugo Boss SE on Tuesday said it will terminate its share buyback programme following Frasers Group PLC's announcement that it aims to increase its stake to over 50% in the fashion company. Read More

Shell ups US company-owned convenience retail sites with Tri Star deal

1st Sep 2026 20:55

(Alliance News) - Shell PLC on Tuesday said it has agreed to increase its stake in Tri Star Energy LLC, a US convenience store operator and fuel distributor, to 100% from 33%. Read More

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Shell Upstream president Peter Costello sells shares

1st Sep 2026 20:54

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Monday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More

IN BRIEF: Donegal says to remain listed until year-end or February 5

1st Sep 2026 20:40

Donegal Investment Group PLC - Letterkenny, Ireland-based agricultural firm - Intends to remain listed on the Euronext Growth exchange until the end of the year or February 5 at the latest, being the last trading day in the twelve-month period following completion of its disposal of IPM Potato Group Ltd, as permitted by listing rules. If it has not completed an acquisition constituting a reverse takeover by that date, its shares will be suspended. Read More

TRADING UPDATES: Connecting Excellence acquisitions, revenue rises

1st Sep 2026 20:39

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

TRADING UPDATES: Novacyt's strikes Illumina deal; Beeks' Thailand deal

1st Sep 2026 20:37

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

TRADING UPDATES: VH Global Energy agrees to USD134 million asset sale

1st Sep 2026 19:04

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

IN BRIEF: Headlam names administrators, issues "too great to overcome"

1st Sep 2026 18:37

Headlam Group PLC - Coleshill, England-based floor coverings distributor - Resolves to file notice of intention to appoint Interpath Ltd's Will Wright, Chris Pole and Ryan Grant as administrators within five business days. Says it has been pursuing a range of options to rectify its liquidity position, and has worked hard over an extended period to explore and evaluate multiple potential solutions, but has been unable to execute the resulting "comprehensive transformation plan" in time. It "has now exhausted the liquidity available under its existing facility" and says "ultimately the scale of the losses incurred, and projected in the short term, has made the challenge too great to overcome." Administration is therefore "the only viable option". Headlam shares are subsequently suspended from trading, effective immediately. Read More

UPDATE: Genel "considering its position" as DNO trumps Capricorn offer

1st Sep 2026 18:36

(Alliance News) - Genel Energy PLC on Tuesday urged Capricorn Energy PLC shareholders to "take no action" after DNO ASA made a higher takeover bid. Read More

TRADING UPDATES: Quantum completes construction at Hindlip project

1st Sep 2026 18:16

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

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