Why is Currys a takeover target and how much is it worth?
Currys has found itself in the midst of a bidding war, with Waterstones owner Elliott and Chinese online shopping giant JD.com both considering a takeover bid for the tech giant.
Currys shares soar amid prospect of bidding war
A potential bidding war for Currys sent the retailer’s shares flying on Monday.
Currys: JD.com considers takeover bid as Waterstones owner Elliott reviews offer
Currys could soon find itself the centre of a bidding war as Chinese online shopping giant JD.com considers making a takeover offer and Waterstones owner Elliott reviews its bid.
Currys rejects takeover bid from Waterstones owner Elliott
Currys has rejected a takeover approach by Waterstones owner Elliott, which it claims “significantly undervalued the company”.
It emerged on Friday that the retailer received...
AO dials up mobile phone growth with acquisition
AO has rescued several specialist online retailers from administration as it looks to expand its mobile phone proposition.
Frasers ups stake in AO as it launches £80m share buyback scheme
Frasers Group has increased its stake in electricals retailer AO World as it launches an £80m share repurchase programme.
Currys defends exec bonuses following shareholder revolt
Currys has defended its executive bonus scheme after 21.1% of investors voted against approving its remuneration report in September.
Currys CEO blasts government’s consumer tech recycling reforms
Currys boss Alex Baldock has criticised the government's e-waste recycling reforms, which puts the retailer's services business at risk.
Currys full-year profit to exceed expectations
Currys has posted "robust profits" for the 10 weeks ended 6 January 2024, despite trading in a challenging market as its UK like-for-like sales grew 3% compared to last year.
We’ll take on Amazon and Currys in EE revamp, vows boss
EE boss Marc Allera said he is planning to take on Amazon and Currys as one of the UK’s biggest seller of electrical goods.
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