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Chemical analytics group LGC has been acquired by private equity firm Bridgepoint from LGV Capital in a deal valuing the company at £257 million. Monday, 8th February 2010

Moulton seals first Better deal

Better Capital, the private equity firm recently set up by Jon Moulton, has acquired aerospace components supplier Gardner. Wednesday, 3rd February 2010

James Caan buys NHS recruiter

DRC Group, a supplier of temporary staff to the NHS, has been acquired by James Caan's private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw. Wednesday, 3rd February 2010

Gresham sells Minivator for 3.4 times money

Mid-market investor Gresham Private Equity has sold its stake in stairlift manufacturer Minivator for 3.4 times its original investment. Tuesday, 2nd February 2010

Childrenswear business in administration again

The Adams childrens’ clothing business, which has 120 stores in the UK, has gone into administration for the third time in three years. Monday, 25th January 2010

LDC backs JHP buy-out

Private equity investor LDC has invested £30 million in the management buy-out of vocational education provider JHP Group. Tuesday, 12th January 2010

Management acquires Dynamic-Materials

The CEO of East Midlands manufacturer Dynamic-Materials Group has led a secondary management buy-out (MBO) of the company. Monday, 11th January 2010

Lyceum Capital acquires McKinnon & Clarke

Mid-market investor Lyceum Capital has bought a majority stake in energy procurement consultancy McKinnon & Clarke for £22 million. Tuesday, 5th January 2010

Spinvox sold for $100 million

Voice-to-text conversion business Spinvox has been sold for $102.5 million (£63 million), less than the total venture capital invested in the company. Monday, 4th January 2010

Buy-out at Iglu.com

Travel agent Iglu.com, which specialises in ski and cruise holidays, has undergone a management buy-out (MBO) for £4.3 million. Tuesday, 22nd December 2009

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Atlantic Coal taps investors

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Randgold continues expansion

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Mineral group plans £20m float

Aussie-listed Greenland Minerals and Energy is planning a flotation on the London Stock Exchange to raise £20 million for a £1.4 billion world-class rare earth and uranium project at Kvanefjeld in Greenland. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Monday, 8th February 2010

LED lighting pioneer moots AIM launch

PhotonStar LED, which produces eco-friendly light bulbs with a claimed life of 11 years, is considering tapping AIM investors for around £5 million to fund acquisitions, says chief executive officer James Mckenzie SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Monday, 8th February 2010

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