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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
Northern companies fare better
The economic downturn is affecting 58 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, according to research from payment scheme Bacs. However, businesses in the North are faring better, or just more bullish, with 45 per cent saying the downturn has had no effect on their business compared with 36 per cent in the South. Wednesday, 27th August 2008
Decline in Northwest buy-outs
The value of buy-outs in the Northwest during the second quarter fell to its lowest level since 2005, according to private equity observer the Centre for Management Buyout Research. Monday, 4th August 2008
Cash shells’ resources multiply
The amount of money in AIM- and PLUS-listed cash shells has increased 42 per cent on a year ago. The shells, which can offer companies a quick route to a public quote through a reverse takeover, had resources of £113.4 million at the end of June, according to research from growth company magazine Business XL. Friday, 25th July 2008
UK hindering entrepreneurial success
Conditions are tough for growing businesses in the UK, according to a survey from specialist insurer Hiscox. The tax system, government bureaucracy, a lack of financing and even the country’s culture are all hindering the success of entrepreneurial companies, according to a majority of respondents. Thursday, 24th July 2008
Late payment putting companies at risk
Growing businesses are being edged closer to bankruptcy by late payers, according to a GrowthBusiness poll. Three-quarters of the respondents say late payment by their customers is a problem, with 45 per cent calling it a threat to their business. Friday, 20th June 2008
Record first quarter for buy-outs
Some £7.2 billion changed hands in the UK buy-out market between January and March, the highest total for a first quarter ever recorded. However, deal volume was slightly lower, with 158 buy-outs compared to 164 in the same period of last year, according to the Centre for Management Buy-out Research (CMBOR). Thursday, 22nd May 2008
M&A activity down 15 per cent
The first quarter of the year saw 367 disclosed deals in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, 15 per cent fewer than the 432 disclosed in the same period last year. The total value of these deals fell from £18.8 billion to £11.8 billion, a decline of 37 per cent, according to research from Baird, a mid-market investment bank. Wednesday, 16th April 2008
Corporate defaults to stimulate M&A activity
Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of US and European corporate executives and financial advisers predict that an increase in corporate default rates will drive M&A opportunities over the next 12 months, according to a new report. Friday, 28th March 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
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. Mergers & Acquisitions / 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
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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.
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Why leaders make the difference
Nov 26 2008I’m not a big bridge player, but I’ve always been fascinated by ‘duplicate bridge’.
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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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