First appoints new Decarbonisation Programme Director
First Bus has appointed Faizan Ahmad as the new Decarbonisation Programme Director. The new strategic hire joined the business at the end of June,...
FirstGroup makes environmentally friendly list
FirstGroup is ranked 125th of 200 entrants in the 2023 Clean200 report. FirstGroup is one of only six UK companies to be included in the...
FirstGroup buys Ensignbus
FirstGroup plc has agreed to buy Ensign Bus Company Limited, the Essex-based operator founded by Peter Newman which has extensive operations around...
First rejects takeover offer
FirstGroup has rejected the proposed takeover offer from I Squared Capital Advisors, saying it significantly undervalues its operations and future...
First shareholder calls takeover bid ‘unattractive’
FirstGroup‘s largest shareholder, Schroders, has described a potential takeover bid for the operator as ‘unattractive’. The...
FirstGroup evaluating takeover offer
FirstGroup is evaluating a takeover offer from a private equity firm. The offer was unsolicited and came from I Squared Capital Advisors (UK) LLP, an...
FlixBus owner acquires Greyhound from First
FlixMobility, owner of FlixBus and FlixTrain brands, has acquired Greyhound Lines from FirstGroup. The iconic brand is considered the largest...
FirstGroup Chief Exec to stand down
Matthew Gregory is to step down as FirstGroup Chief Executive and as an Executive Director of the Group. He will be leaving his posts at the...