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GMT-backed Docugroup in acquisition
Docugroup, a private equity-owned company that provides information for the construction industry, has acquired German subsidies specialist Fe.bis. Mergers & Acquisitions / Thursday, 7th May 2009
Companies downsize property holdings
Businesses across the UK have reduced the amount of space they occupy as the recession accelerates cost-cutting measures. Business News / Friday, 1st May 2009
Tough target set for zero-energy buildings
The European Parliament wants all residential and commercial buildings constructed after 2018 to comply with stringent new requirements for energy efficiency. Business News / Monday, 27th April 2009
Private equity-backed home care business expands
Enara Group, a provider of domiciliary care services backed by private equity firm August Equity, has made two further acquisitions in Kent. Mergers & Acquisitions / Monday, 2nd March 2009
Graphite in building products buy
Mid-market private equity firm Graphite Capital has acquired a majority stake in timber window company Performance Window Group. Mergers & Acquisitions / Monday, 23rd February 2009
Foresight invests in indoor football company
Asset manager Foresight Group has invested £3.25 million in a company that provides indoor pitches for "small-sided" football game Futsal. Fundraising Deals / Tuesday, 3rd February 2009
Conveyancer raises recession war chest
myhomemove, a provider of conveyancing services, is eyeing acquisition opportunities after raising £3.25 million from existing backer Smedvig Capital. Fundraising Deals / Tuesday, 27th January 2009
Low carbon house builder goes bust
UK-based Living Villages has been put into administration following a decision by its investors, Low Carbon Accelerator (LCA), not to bail it out. IPO & City News / Thursday, 22nd January 2009
Property website in multi-million funding round
Zoopla, a website that combines property listings with community information, has secured £3.75 million to develop its technology and ramp up marketing. Fundraising Deals / Monday, 19th January 2009
Bob Holt: from Mears to Mfuse
The CEO of one of AIM’s biggest success stories talks about leadership, survival in a recession, and why he’s confident about the future. Business Leaders / Wednesday, 17th December 2008
Equest takes Heitman shopping in Bulgaria
London-based real estate investor Equest Balkan Properties has sold a shopping centre in Bulgaria for an eight-figure sum. Mergers & Acquisitions / Wednesday, 26th November 2008
Property fund raises £100 million
Commercial property investment manager Orchard Street has secured £100 million of bank funding to pursue ‘exciting' opportunities in the UK. Fundraising Deals / Monday, 17th November 2008
HML confirms southwest deal
HML, a provider of property management, insurance and ancillary services to residential property blocks, is to continue expanding its business with a proposed acquisition in the southwest. The company has agreed to buy Grovewood Property Management, a Weston-super-Mare company serving the residential property market. Mergers & Acquisitions / Tuesday, 29th July 2008
Swiss firm takes to the floor with UK company
A Swiss-based flooring systems specialist has extended its network with an nine-figure acquisition in the UK. Forbo bought Bonar Floors, a contract flooring business, from specialist materials group Low & Bonar, for £123 million. Mergers & Acquisitions / Monday, 28th July 2008
Scott Wilson builds bridges with Benaim
Scott Wilson, a UK-based engineering consultancy, has expanded its business with the acquisition of civil engineering specialist Benaim Enterprise. The deal is worth £5.5 million, with some £2.9 million in cash paid on completion with £900,000 due at a later date. Mergers & Acquisitions / Thursday, 24th July 2008
NEWS
Bglobal wins funding
‘Smart metering’ specialist Bglobal has obtained up to £15 million asset funding from Barclays Asset Sales & Finance. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 3rd July 2009
Jubilee in £26m Braemore bid
Jubilee Platinum is offering shares to buy fellow AIM counter, smelting and refining specialist Braemore Resources. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 3rd July 2009
Agriterra moots sugar move
Phil Edmonds’ African food group Agriterra expects a turnaround to profits as it contemplates a move into sugar. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 3rd July 2009
Latest Deals: Construction & Property
| Company | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Max Property | AIM | May 2009 |
| Metic | AIM | Dec 2008 |
| Alexander Group | PLUS | Dec 2008 |
| Raven Mount | AIM | Nov 2008 |
| Fletcher King | AIM | Oct 2008 |
| Agua Terra | AIM | Oct 2008 |
| RAK Real Estate | PLUS | Aug 2008 |
| Tai Zi Capital | AIM | Jul 2008 |
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