Lombard – WH Smith (SMWH) $400m deal is half the incredible story. Retailer is expanding into US airports but still growing margin on UK high street
Growthpoint to take control of Capital & Regional (CAL). South African group in £150m move for majority stake in struggling UK shopping mall owner
Lex – Rentokil Initial (RTO): papa roach. Acquisitions have paid off for UK pest controller but now other acquirers are multiplying
SFO case against ex-Barclays (BARC) bankers is ‘misconceived’, court told. Roger Jenkins would have been ‘insane’ to risk his job in sham with Qatar PM, defence argues
UK investors urge halt to fossil fuel lobbying. Miner defends green credentials as one-fifth of shareholders vote to pull out of fossil fuel industry groups
Domino’s Pizza Group (DOM) to exit four markets after weak performance. Chief says pizza chain ‘not best owner’ of businesses as search for successor continues
WH Smith (SMWH) to buy US travel company for $400m. UK stationery-to-travel company expands with plan to buy Marshall Retail
