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Mergers & Acquisitions
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. Tuesday, 2nd December 2008
Commoditrade takes control of AMCO
Investment group Commoditrade has bought a controlling interest in a commodities fund with more than £65 million under management. Monday, 1st December 2008
Moto picks up Roadchef site
Motorway service station operator Moto Hospitality has expanded its operations on to the M3 after buying a business from a rival firm. Friday, 28th November 2008
NCC secures Next Generation acquisition
An IT security specialist has completed its third acquisition in 15 months after unveiling its takeover of Next Generation Security Software. Thursday, 27th November 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. Wednesday, 26th November 2008
Vending machine company in secondary buy-out
N&W Global Vending, an Italy-headquartered manufacturer of vending machines, has been bought by Barclays Private Equity and Investcorp. Monday, 24th November 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. Monday, 17th November 2008
Direct marketing group changes hands
West Midlands-based entrepreneur David Grove has bought direct marketing company GI Solutions (GIS) with backing from private equity. Monday, 17th November 2008
CVS buys animal hospital
AIM-listed CVS Group has increased the number of veterinary surgeries under its control to 155 after taking over The Village Animal Hospital. Friday, 14th November 2008
Ultra’s Weed Instrument deal
A London-based electronic systems supplier to the aerospace industry has expanded its US operations by acquiring a company in Texas. Thursday, 13th November 2008
Deal Zone AIM, VC and PLUS deals as they happen
| Company | Industry | Market | Raised | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Hotel Group (The) | Leisure | AIM | nil | Dec 2008 |
| JSJS Designs | Electronics | AIM | nil | Nov 2008 |
| Clayton, Dubilier & Rice | Investment | VC | £417 million | Nov 2008 |
| N&W Global Vending | Beverages | VC | Undisclosed | Nov 2008 |
| Movidia | Telecoms | VC | £14 million | Nov 2008 |
| Oxford Catalysts | Chemicals | AIM | £10.3m | Nov 2008 |
| Enara | Health | VC | £20 million | Nov 2008 |
| Knomo | Retail | VC | £490,000 | Nov 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
A comprehensive overview of cash shells on AIM, companies that have become a significant feature on the AIM landscape.
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AIM Guide 2007/2008
The 2007/2008 AIM Guide contains essential information for anyone interested in the Alternative Investment Market.
Business XL
Business XL is written by leaders for leaders. The magazine is a fountain of inside information and knowledge, which can only be delivered by people who have started, bought and grown their own business.
M&A Magazine
M&A Magazine is the leading mid-market monthly corporate finance publication in the UK.
Other news
One more bank to offer EU funding
The Bank of Scotland intends to make £250 million of funds available to businesses with fewer than 250 staff in the next two weeks. Business News / Wednesday, 3rd December 2008
Middle East and Africa ‘fastest improving region’
Conditions for entrepreneurship are improving faster in the Middle East and Africa than in any other part of the world, according to a report. Business News / Wednesday, 3rd December 2008
Hospital deal buoys Deltex
Shares in medical technology venture Deltex Medical moved five per cent higher to 10.75p this morning, on news of a five-year deal to supply its 'CardioQ-ODM' equipment to University College London Hospital (UCLH). SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Wednesday, 3rd December 2008
Eye-catching sales from OMG
AIM-quoted tech concern OMG, the provider of 'image understanding' products employed in Hollywood films among other uses, delivered record sales for the year to September. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Tuesday, 2nd 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
New contract for SCOTTY
Video communications specialist SCOTTY Group has won €1 million (£830,000) of new orders after a useful profits turnaround. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Monday, 1st December 2008
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Blogs
Nick Britton
The AIM dream lives on
Nov 19 2008Even in rosier economic times, who in their right mind would ever float their company on the stock market?
Simon Daniel
A more stable currency
Nov 12 2008In the past 12 months, the pound has plummeted against the dollar and the euro. The Swiss franc, normally regarded as a ‘safe haven’ currency, has fallen too.
Michael Jackson
Why leaders make the difference
Nov 26 2008I’m not a big bridge player, but I’ve always been fascinated by ‘duplicate bridge’.
Chris Ingram
The horrors of hubris
Nov 05 2008Hubris in business takes many forms. There’s the small stuff we can all have a chuckle about.
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