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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

UK leads Europe M&A as market shrinks

The value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the European Union dropped sharply in April, but the UK is leading the way by number of deals.  Friday, 1st May 2009

Family businesses well placed for downturn

The traits which help companies survive recession are commonly found in family businesses, according to a study from Barclays Wealth and the Economist.  Monday, 2nd March 2009

UK M&A hit hard

Deal volumes and values of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the UK declined faster than those in the US and worldwide last year, according to research.  Thursday, 26th February 2009

AIM suffers fundraising freeze

The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) endured the toughest fundraising climate in its history in 2008, with just 40 new issues raising money.  Friday, 23rd January 2009

Institutions stick with AIM

Institutional investors hold a larger share in AIM than they did a year ago, despite rapidly falling valuations.  Wednesday, 22nd October 2008

Spotlight on AIM 2008

This unique research report provides a comprehensive assessment of AIM and reveals the best-and worst-performing stocks on AIM of last year.  Monday, 29th September 2008

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Global Technology Review 2008

Who are the world’s 200 most influential IT companies across sales, revenue growth, profits and net margins? Read more in the Global Technology Review 2008

Patent Landscape on AIM 2008

A comprehensive report on those AIM listed companies who have the most patent filings in the last two years.

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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

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Other news

Bglobal wins funding

‘Smart metering’ specialist Bglobal has obtained up to £15 million asset funding from Barclays Asset Sales & Finance.  SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 3rd July 2009

Jubilee in £26m Braemore bid

Jubilee Platinum is offering shares to buy fellow AIM counter, smelting and refining specialist Braemore Resources.  SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 3rd July 2009

Agriterra moots sugar move

Phil Edmonds’ African food group Agriterra expects a turnaround to profits as it contemplates a move into sugar.  SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 3rd July 2009

Desert beckons KEFI

Gold and copper explorer KEFI Minerals is optimistic about its new gold licence applications in Saudi Arabia.  SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Thursday, 2nd July 2009

EU business loan fund launched

The European Commission has made €100 million available to assist businesses with loans of up to €25,000.  Business News / Thursday, 2nd July 2009

New cheer for uranium plays

Forte Energy says its initial inferred uranium resource estimate at Firawa in Guinea is 11.6 million lbs at 296 parts of U308 per million.  SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Thursday, 2nd July 2009

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Blogs

Nick Britton

Nick Britton

Why women don’t reach the top

Jul 01 2009

Pick an AIM company at random and the chances of the CEO being female are roughly 50-1. 


Simon Daniel

Simon Daniel

A question of leadership 

Jun 04 2009

As Gordon Brown takes yet another pounding, we would all do well to heed the lessons of his leadership.


Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Achieving steady sales growth

Jun 11 2009

A few days ago I got involved with a manufacturing company that has been around for over 20 years and exports all over the world.


Chris Ingram

Chris Ingram

Negotiating nuances

Jun 24 2009

If people think about negotiating at all, they assume you should play it hard and reveal nothing.


Videos

Social entrepreneur: Camilla Batmanghelidjh

Kid's Company founder Camilla Batmanghelidjh talks about the challenges she faced in setting up the venture.

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Building brands online

Economist Ronan Lyons argues that the internet has broken down barriers to entry across the economy, giving individuals the chance to build their own brands.

Recession forecast from the CBI

Richard Lambert, director-general of the CBI, gives his view on how long the recession will last and how much worse it will get.

Events Calendar

Investor AllStars 2009

23rd September, London Hilton, Park Lane

The CANACCORD Adams Media Magnate Awards 2009

26th March, Vinopolis, London

Rosenblatt New Energy Awards 2010

25th February, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD

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