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Mittal Family-Backed Group in Talks to Buy Minority Liverpool Stake Valued Over $6 Billion

Investors led by Amit Bhatia and backed by the Mittal family are in talks with Fenway Sports Group to acquire a significant minority stake in Liverpool FC, with valuations cited above $6 billion, underscoring strong demand for Premier League assets. The deal could shift investor attention and sentiment around top clubs, including Manchester United, as advisers are engaged and discussions continue.

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Gateley posts record revenue, CEO plans step down

Gateley reports a record FY26 revenue of £194.3 million and confirms chief executive Rod Waldie will step down in August 2026, with Martin Pike serving as interim CEO during the transition. The group also resets its dividend policy to a lower total payout of 5.3 pence per share for the year, including a final 2.0p, in pursuit of sustainable growth and improved margins.

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Frasers surpasses 30% Hugo Boss stake, triggers bid

Frasers Group has pushed its Hugo Boss stake above the 30% threshold, triggering a mandatory takeover bid for the remaining shares, and now holds about 30.28% of the stock. The €38-per-share offer remains open until 27 July, while Hugo Boss has urged investors not to accept, saying the price undervalues the business.

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Marston's World Cup Surge Drives Growth

Marston’s reported a strong World Cup trading period with England matchdays delivering 22% like-for-like sales growth and Grandstand pubs up about 170% year-on-year, while newer formats like Grandstand conversions are delivering around 30% LFL growth; however, year-to-date sales are 1.6% lower due to softer off-peak conditions. The company outlined plans to accelerate investment with around 100 Grandstand conversions in FY2027, target leverage near 4x, and resume shareholder returns via buybacks as conditions allow.

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Billington Announces £28m Contract Wins Across Three Sectors

Billington Holdings reports three contract wins totaling about £28 million, spanning a North-West London education campus, an energy-from-waste project in Eastern England, and a defence-sector initial instruction slated for delivery in 2027, reinforcing its focus on high-quality, complex structural steel projects. The updates come amid a challenging market with weak demand in the structural-steel sector, and alongside news of a potential closure of the Yate facility, underscoring pressure on profitability and the need to align capacity with subdued demand.

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