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Small-Cap Spotlight
Randgold continues expansion
African miner Randgold Resources plans hefty production and resource increases after lifting annual gold sales 27 per cent to £288 million. Monday, 8th February 2010
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. 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 Monday, 8th February 2010
Reshuffle at PLUS Markets
PLUS Markets Group’s chief executive officer Simon Brickles is moving to focus on ‘international activity’, as a new chairman Giles Vardey comes aboard. Monday, 8th February 2010
TEG smells ‘successful’ year
Organic composting specialist TEG Group says it expects 2009 to have been ‘the most successful year in its history’. Friday, 5th February 2010
Interim turnaround at Fiske
Broker Fiske is cautious about the stockmarket outlook after turning a £139,000 first half loss into £286,000 pre-tax profits. Friday, 5th February 2010
Indian cheer for Cellcast
Interactive digital broadcaster Cellcast's associate Indian company has hoisted second half revenues 400 per cent to £4 million. Thursday, 4th February 2010
Brainspark lines up deals
Expect further developments imminently from deal-hungry investment minnow Brainspark, after its successful £2.5 million placing. Thursday, 4th February 2010
Jubilee in smelting deal
Mining concerns Jubilee Platinum and Sylvania Resources are to form a smelting and refining company using Jubilee's 'ConRoast' technology. Thursday, 4th February 2010
Future Films in £5m AIM float
Easyjet chairman and former Whitehall warrior Sir Colin Chandler is to chair finance group Future Film Group, now tapping AIM for £5 million. Thursday, 4th February 2010
Deal Zone AIM, VC and PLUS deals as they happen
| Company | Industry | Market | Raised | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exosect | Chemicals | VC | £2.25 million | Feb 2010 |
| WYG | Services | AIM | nil | Feb 2010 |
| Cognitive Match | Aerospace | VC | $2.5 million (£1.6 million) | Feb 2010 |
| DRC Group | Recruitment & Outsourcing | VC | Undisclosed | Feb 2010 |
| Gardner | Aerospace | VC | £20 million | Feb 2009 |
| Minivator | Construction | VC | Undisclosed | Feb 2010 |
| Oxford Nanopore | Electronics | VC | £17.4 million | Feb 2010 |
| Mycitydeal.co.uk | Leisure | VC | E4 million (£3.5 million) | Jan 2010 |
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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
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
Exosect wins funding for European roll-out
Environmentally friendly pest control specialist Exosect has secured £2.25 million of venture capital to bring their products to market. Fundraising Deals / Monday, 8th February 2010
LGC changes hands for £257 million
Chemical analytics group LGC has been acquired by private equity firm Bridgepoint from LGV Capital in a deal valuing the company at £257 million. Mergers & Acquisitions / Monday, 8th February 2010
Cognitive Match in Series B round
A developer of software that helps online publishers adapt their content to individual users has secured $2.5 million (£1.6 million) of equity finance. Fundraising Deals / Thursday, 4th February 2010
Highland ups gold output
Russian gold producer Highland Gold Mining increased gold production 2.7 per cent last year to 163,208 oz. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Wednesday, 3rd 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. Mergers & Acquisitions / 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. Mergers & Acquisitions / Wednesday, 3rd February 2010
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Blogs
Nick Britton
Harman's choice
Feb 03 2010The arguments on both sides are well-rehearsed, but something is missing from the retirement debate.
Simon Daniel
Let’s restart the century
Jan 27 2010It’s a new year, new decade and the UK is stumbling out of recession.
Michael Jackson
The art of pricing
Nov 25 2009In the 1980s, my old company, Sage, produced its first £99 accounts package on the Amstrad.
Chris Ingram
Founding principles
Jan 21 2010The biggest barrier to business success may just be yourself.
Videos
Meeting menaces: The Waffler
More tips from John Cleese, who reveals how to stop a waffler in full flow.
Meeting menaces: The Interruptor
John Cleese reveals how to deal with serial interruptors without giving in or getting into a fight.
Meeting menaces: The Dominator
Some advice from John Cleese about how to deal with people who throw their weight around in meetings.
Events Calendar
Rosenblatt New Energy Awards 2010
25th February, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD
