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HealthyDays joins PLUS
A supplier of products for people with mobility difficulties has begun trading on PLUS and plans to make acquisitions in the sector. IPO & City News / Monday, 4th January 2010
MMC funds e-trader's Koodos buy
The operator of a website that helps retailers and manufacturers sell surplus stock to trade buyers has raised funds to complete an acquisition. Mergers & Acquisitions / Friday, 6th November 2009
Exports up as NIESR heralds end of recession
The UK’s volume of exports was 5 per cent higher in July compared to June, with imports up 2.5 per cent, according to official figures. Business News / Wednesday, 9th September 2009
Fresh funding for Helveta
Timber tracking specialist Helveta has raised £3 million in a fundraising round led by new investor, French venture capitalist Succés Europe. Fundraising Deals / Wednesday, 15th July 2009
Firm launched to finance mid-sized businesses
A private equity firm has been launched to provide finance to companies with sales of between US$20 million (£13 million) and US$200 million. Fundraising Deals / Wednesday, 17th December 2008
Fuel distribution business wins investment
Rowilco Fuels, a Liverpool-based fuel distribution company, has received £600,000 from venture capital firm Alliance Fund Managers (AFM). Fundraising Deals / Tuesday, 2nd December 2008
Wincanton acquires CEL
European supply chain specialist Wincanton has completed its fourth deal this year as part of its plans to expand its operations. Mergers & Acquisitions / Thursday, 6th November 2008
Brulines fired-up with petrol data deal
A technology company that develops systems to monitor drinks sold on draught in pubs and bars has moved into a new market following its latest acquisition. Mergers & Acquisitions / Monday, 27th October 2008
John Menzies announces Hong Kong exit
Logistics specialist John Menzies is to reduce its debt after agreeing to sell its operations in Hong Kong to Singapore Airport Terminal Services. Mergers & Acquisitions / Tuesday, 21st October 2008
ACM brokers Harris & Dixon deal
A London-based international tanker broker is to expand its range of services after agreeing to buy a shipbroking business. ACM Shipping Group, a tanker broker that specialises in the oil transportation market, is to acquire the shipbroking operations of Harris & Dixon. Mergers & Acquisitions / Monday, 23rd June 2008
NVM exit nets 70% IRR
Newcastle-based venture capitalist NVM has sold its stake in defence logistics company Product Support to European supply chain services group Wincanton. The disposal realised an IRR of more than 70 per cent, according to NVM. Mergers & Acquisitions / Monday, 9th June 2008
Wincanton flies off with Product Support
A Wiltshire-based supply chain specialist has established a presence in the defence and aerospace markets after buying a logistics services provider. Wincanton, which has operations throughout the UK and Europe, now serves companies such as AgustaWestland, BAE Systems and Honeywell after buying Product Support. Mergers & Acquisitions / Thursday, 29th May 2008
NEWS
Record output at Cluff
Potential bid candidate Cluff Gold produced 19,288 oz of gold in West Africa in the first two months of the year. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 19th March 2010
Brainspark takes football stake
As foreshadowed in the latest Growth Company Investor, investment minnow Brainspark is buying into Italian football club AC Ancona. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 19th March 2010
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
Latest Deals: Distribution
| Company | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| HCT Group | VC | Feb 2010 |
| ECM Delivery Service | VC | Apr 2008 |
| Tristar Worldwide Chauffeur Services | VC | Jan 2008 |
| Hellenic Carriers | AIM | Nov 2007 |
| National Express Group | AIM | Nov 2007 |
| Groupe Norbert Dentressangle | VC | Oct 2007 |
| MAXjet Airways | AIM | Jun 2007 |
| Red Funnel Group | VC | Jun 2007 |
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