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Valuations are on the up

Big boost for company valuations

Valuations of both public and private companies shot up in the course of last year, according to research from BDO.  Thursday, 21st January 2010

Government propping up regional venture capital

Venture capital (VC) investing outside London and the South East depends heavily on public sector funds, according to a study.  Monday, 30th November 2009

Investor confidence improves

A majority of active investors plan to increase their exposure to the stock market over the coming months, according to research.  Monday, 26th October 2009

Institutions hold on to AIM stakes

Investment houses such as BlackRock, Invesco and Prudential collectively hold a larger share of AIM than they did before the financial crisis.  Wednesday, 7th October 2009

Analytics is top priority for CIOs

Making better use of data in business decision making is the top priority for chief information officers (CIOs), according to a global survey from IBM.  Thursday, 10th September 2009

Company valuations picking up

The price paid for companies as a multiple of earnings increased slightly in the last quarter, according to an index of merger and acquisition activity.  Thursday, 6th August 2009

Credit crunch catches up with mid-market M&A

The number of mergers and acquisitions in the UK mid-market has dropped to the lowest level since 1995, according to business advisory firm Grant Thornton.  Thursday, 2nd July 2009

Venture capital trumps private equity in downturn

Financing for growing businesses is proving more resilient in recession than private equity activity, according to research.  Monday, 22nd June 2009

No green shoots in buy-out market

The UK buy-out market stayed close to last year’s lows in the first quarter of 2009, with £2.0 billion invested in 86 buy-outs.  Friday, 22nd May 2009

US venture capital investment sags

Data from the US shows an accelerated decline in the value of equity investment into venture capital (VC)-backed companies.  Monday, 18th May 2009

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VCT Special Report 2009

This reports principle aim is to provide business owners seeking funding with information about the amount of funds that VCTs have to invest.

Cash Shells Special Report 2009

A comprehensive overview of cash shells on AIM and PLUS, companies that have become a significant feature on the market landscape.

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AIM Guide 2009/2010

The 2009/2010 AIM Guide contains essential information for anyone interested in the Alternative Investment Market.

Business XL

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Other 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

Kromek raises Series D round

A Durham University spin-out with technology to help detect terrorist threats is now valued at £52 million following a fourth round of financing.  Fundraising Deals / Thursday, 18th March 2010

Bowmark backs Leaders buy-out

Lettings and property agency Leaders has been acquired in a £48 million management buy-out backed by Bowmark Capital.  Mergers & Acquisitions / Thursday, 18th March 2010

Green light for Friends Reunited deal

Online information business Brightsolid has been given the official go-ahead for the acquisition of Friends Reunited Group for £25 million.  Mergers & Acquisitions / Thursday, 18th March 2010

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Blogs

Nick Britton

Nick Britton

Off message

Mar 10 2010

Those who shout loudest don't always perform best, and this is as true of businesses as it is of people.


Simon Daniel

Simon Daniel

Back to the future

Mar 03 2010

Now the recession is apparently over, global companies are back to thinking about the future again.


Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Get the right exit price

Feb 10 2010

It's more important than ever for those selling their business to think about the key points the buyer will find attractive.


Chris Ingram

Chris Ingram

Where football meets business

Mar 16 2010

A love of football starts in childhood and, in a sense, never really leaves there. Footie is pure fantasy where club owners, players and fans lose themselves in the pursuit of the next win.


Videos

Punch above your weight

Jos White, who sold his company MessageLabs for $695 million, on why it's so important to act like a bigger business than you really are.

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Meeting menaces: The Waffler

More tips from John Cleese, who reveals how to stop a waffler in full flow.

Ian Cheshire, B&Q

Reducing energy usage

Ian Cheshire, chairman of B&Q, explains how the store has saved 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.

Events Calendar

The Media Magnate Awards 2009

26th March, Vinopolis, London

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