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Mergers & Acquisitions
Vizuri says ‘oui’ to Sogeti deal
A French provider of IT and test services has acquired a consultancy in London for undisclosed terms. Tuesday, 14th October 2008
Spice takes the plunge with Morrel
Support services group Spice has cemented the position of its distribution division by purchasing a water industry specialist. Monday, 13th October 2008
RPS makes Paras its latest addition
An Oxfordshire-based natural resources consultancy has made its second acquisition in as many months after buying a rival firm. Friday, 10th October 2008
MBO for Welsh metals company
Non-ferrous metals supplier CG Rees has been bought out by new MD Jan Frayne, who has worked at the company for 17 years. Wednesday, 8th October 2008
ADDleisure runs off with software company
A BUPA-backed developer of products and services in the leisure and wellness sectors has bought a software company. Wednesday, 8th October 2008
Digital Marketing celebrates double deal
The directors of a digital direct marketing specialist have agreed to spend up to £16 million on buying two companies in a bid to strengthen the group’s operations. Digital Marketing has bought Cybercom, an IT systems consultancy and electronic trading-focused systems integrator, and direct voice marketing company Gasbox. Monday, 6th October 2008
Macfarlane delivers Allpoint deal
A Scottish packaging specialist has continued its plan to develop its distribution activities with the acquisition of a company in Hayes. Macfarlane Group could spend as much as £4.8 million buying Allpoint Packaging if agreed targets are met by the end of next September. Friday, 3rd October 2008
Redhall engineers Chieftain move
Engineering group Redhall is to enhance its oil and gas operations after agreeing to buy industrial support specialist Chieftain.The AIM-listed group’s 209.2p per share cash offer, which values the business at some £18.6 million, has been accepted by Chieftain’s board and awaits shareholder approval. Tuesday, 30th September 2008
Spice is right for Mono
A provider of utility support services has strengthened its business in the northwest after buying a rival firm. Spice has expanded its offering to social landlords, housing associations and local authorities through the addition of Mono Services to its business. Monday, 29th September 2008
Freshfayre acquired by turnaround specialist
Turnaround firm RCapital has acquired a majority stake in nationwide chilled food supplier Freshfayre for an undisclosed sum. Freshfayre’s MD Gary Bell, whose family owned the company for 25 years, remains in his role. Monday, 29th September 2008
Deal Zone AIM, VC and PLUS deals as they happen
| Company | Industry | Market | Raised | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guroo | Software/IT | VC | £440,000 | Oct 2008 |
| Fletcher King | Real Estate | AIM | nil | Oct 2008 |
| Orteq Bioengineering | Engineering | VC | £8 million | Oct 2008 |
| Inspirational Stores | Sales & Marketing | VC | EURO 10 million | Oct 2008 |
| Carewatch Care Services | Health | VC | £37 million | Oct 2008 |
| Web TV Enterprise | Media | VC | £200,000 | Oct 2008 |
| The Middle East Business Forum | All | VC | £400,000 | Oct 2008 |
| Phonetic Arts | Software/IT | VC | Undisclosed | Oct 2008 |
VCT Special Report 2008
A comprehensive report on VCTs and over £1 billion in investment trusts just waiting to be invested in fast growth ventures.
Cash Shells 2008
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AIM Guide 2007/2008
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Business XL
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M&A Magazine
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Other news
‘Progress’ at CareTech
Healthcare specialist CareTech reports ‘further progress’, organically and by acquisition, and ‘additional capacity’ for more growth. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Wednesday, 15th October 2008
Quoted Company Awards 2009
Entrepreneurs, investors and advisers alike have until 14 November to register their nominations for the forthcoming Quoted Company Awards 2009, the ceremony rewarding excellence in the AIM and small-cap arena run by Growth Company Investor. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Wednesday, 15th October 2008
Plexus advances
Oil and gas engineering specialist Plexus Holdings has raised annual profits 145 per cent to £1.9 million pre-tax. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Wednesday, 15th October 2008
Resource upgrade at Centamin
Gold play Centamin Egypt has increased the estimated gold resource at its Sukari project to 9 million oz. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Wednesday, 15th October 2008
Tepnel expands with US deal
Molecular diagnostics concern Tepnel Life Sciences has added the iScan Rapid Reader to its range of products and services. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Tuesday, 14th October 2008
Coal glow for Strategic
Strategic Natural Resources says its South African subsidiary has increased its estimated coal resources 140 per cent to 97.2 million tonnes. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Tuesday, 14th October 2008
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