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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
Cambridge Mineral starts production
Depressed gold hopeful Cambridge Mineral Resources’ Quintana mine in Colombia has begun producing gold. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Thursday, 20th November 2008
‘Plumber’ exits Fluid Leader
Recent PLUS recruit Fluid Leader says founder Paul Davidson ‘has been removed as a non-executive director’. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Thursday, 20th November 2008
High hopes for Pre-Budget Report
Changes anticipated in Monday’s Pre-Budget Report (PBR) include cancellation of a planned corporation tax hike and a climbdown on taxing the foreign profits of UK companies. Business News / Wednesday, 19th November 2008
Latest Deals: Distribution
| Company | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Globus Maritime | AIM | Jun 2007 |
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