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Dragons’ Den has helped UK economy, says James Caan
Star of Dragons’ Den and multimillionaire entrepreneur James Caan says the TV programme has helped to create a more entrepreneurial culture in Britain. Business News / Friday, 27th February 2009
Co-op Bank backs MBO
Cheshire-based project management company Projen has been bought by its managing director in a deal backed by The Co-operative Bank. Mergers & Acquisitions / Friday, 13th February 2009
Litigation to rise in 2009
Businesses expect commercial disputes and regulatory investigations to rise in 2009. Chris Warren-Smith, a partner at law firm Fulbright & Jaworski, looks at why that’s likely to happen. Legal Advice / Tuesday, 27th January 2009
Six-figure sum for Welsh car repairer
Western Automotive, a commercial car repair and fleet business based in South Wales, has received a funding package of £170,000. Fundraising Deals / Monday, 26th January 2009
Executives Online bought by management
Headhunting company Executives Online has undergone a management buy-out, with senior managers acquiring a 56 per cent stake. Mergers & Acquisitions / Thursday, 15th January 2009
MBO for social housing services provider
CEL, a Derbyshire-based provider of outsourced services to social housing organisations, has completed a management buy-out (MBO). Mergers & Acquisitions / Thursday, 8th January 2009
Spending it: Kavita Oberoi
Fresh from her appearance in Channel 4 reality show The Secret Millionaire, the founder of Oberoi Consulting talks to GrowthBusiness about why she gave away nearly £50,000 on television. Wealth Management / Wednesday, 17th December 2008
SGS heads to Cornwall
A Swiss inspection and testing services provider has continued its rapid international expansion with an acquisition in Cornwall. Mergers & Acquisitions / Monday, 8th December 2008
Melorio buys Zenos and Zenos Learning
AIM-listed vocational training company Melorio has acquired government-funded training providers Zenos and Zenos Learning for up to £33 million. IPO & City News / Friday, 5th December 2008
Paul Brewerton: my best business decision
In the past we always focused on the weaknesses in our clients' business, the gaps and things going wrong. Achieving Growth / Thursday, 4th December 2008
Intertek deal to test Eastern Europe
Intertek, a provider of safety services, has expanded its operations in Eastern Europe with the acquisition of a food testing laboratory in Poland. Mergers & Acquisitions / Tuesday, 2nd December 2008
Melorio to buy Zenos duo
Melorio has continued its consolidation strategy in the UK’s vocational training sector by agreeing to buy two government-funded providers. Mergers & Acquisitions / Monday, 17th November 2008
Oil and gas recruitment firm in MBO
Kinetic Technical, a recruitment consultancy serving the oil and gas industries, has been bought by its management. Mergers & Acquisitions / Wednesday, 12th November 2008
Brothers sell Garic to Bibby
Two brothers who established a plant and equipment hire business in Bury 25 years ago have sold the company to a conglomerate. Mergers & Acquisitions / Tuesday, 11th November 2008
NEWS
New hope for China Evoline
AIM shell China Evoline is understood to be contemplating the injection of some Chinese mining assets. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Thursday, 18th March 2010
Kromek raises Series D round
A Durham University spin-out with technology to help detect terrorist threats is now valued at £52 million following a fourth round of financing. Fundraising Deals / Thursday, 18th March 2010
Bowmark backs Leaders buy-out
Lettings and property agency Leaders has been acquired in a £48 million management buy-out backed by Bowmark Capital. Mergers & Acquisitions / Thursday, 18th March 2010
Latest Deals: Business Services
| Company | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fishawack Communications | VC | Feb 2010 |
| WYG | AIM | Feb 2010 |
| DRC Group | VC | Feb 2010 |
| JHP Group | VC | Jan 2010 |
| Zeta Compliance Group | PLUS | Nov 2009 |
| Shield Service | PLUS | Nov 2009 |
| Zeta Compliance Group | PLUS | Oct 2009 |
| Kinetics Group | VC | Oct 2009 |
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