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Now the recession is apparently over, global companies are back to thinking about the future...
Small-Cap Spotlight
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. 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. 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. Thursday, 18th March 2010
Avocet targets growth after setback
Gold producer Avocet Mining hopes its Wega acquisition will take 2010 group output to 200,000 oz after a flat nine months. Thursday, 18th March 2010
Interim progress at Ultimate Finance
Small and medium sized company financier Ultimate Finance has increased first-half profits 36 per cent to £191,000 pre-tax. Thursday, 18th March 2010
Cyprotex broadens its scope
Bid candidate Cyprotex is moving its drug discovery services into toxicology after pre-tax profits down 15 per cent to £460,413. Wednesday, 17th March 2010
Turnaround at TEG
Organic composting specialist TEG Group is pursuing long-term contracts after turning £1.6 million annual losses into £155,000 pre-tax profits. Wednesday, 17th March 2010
Axiom taking developer to PLUS
Cretan Group, with ambitious tourism projects in Crete, is poised for an introduction to PLUS-quoted. Tuesday, 16th March 2010
West African hopes cheer Forte
Forte Energy expects new uranium resource figures for its Mauritanian projects shortly and could start producing from Guinea by 2012. Tuesday, 16th March 2010
Iron ore miner in AIM float
West African iron ore play Bellzone Mining plans to raise more than $100 million (£66 million) to develop deposits in Guinea. Monday, 15th March 2010
Deal Zone AIM, VC and PLUS deals as they happen
| Company | Industry | Market | Raised | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Investors (Guernsey A) | Finance | AIM | £105m | Mar 2010 |
| Digital Barriers | Finance | AIM | £20m | Mar 2010 |
| Jeyes | Health | VC | £20 million | Feb 2010 |
| PrismTech | Software/IT | VC | £1.5 million | Feb 2010 |
| iVision UK | Cleantech | VC | £700,000 | Feb 2010 |
| Equatorial Palm Oil | Food | AIM | £6.5m | Feb 2010 |
| Synseal Extrusions | Textiles | VC | Undisclosed | Feb 2010 |
| Scotgold Resources | Mining | AIM | £0.70m | Feb 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
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
Hotbed backs Wheatley MBO
Wheatley Associates, a specialist software company, has undergone a management buy-out backed by private investor syndicate Hotbed. Mergers & Acquisitions / Tuesday, 16th March 2010
ControlCircle raises £6 million
A company which manages data centres and internet connections for websites including KPMG and Rightmove has raised £6 million in growth capital. Fundraising Deals / Tuesday, 16th March 2010
Rheochem raises £1.6m
Oil and gas services, production and exploration concern Rheochem is tapping AIM with a 5p placing for a North Sea project. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Monday, 15th March 2010
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Blogs
Nick Britton
Off message
Mar 10 2010Those who shout loudest don't always perform best, and this is as true of businesses as it is of people.
Simon Daniel
Back to the future
Mar 03 2010Now the recession is apparently over, global companies are back to thinking about the future again.
Michael Jackson
Get the right exit price
Feb 10 2010It's more important than ever for those selling their business to think about the key points the buyer will find attractive.
Chris Ingram
Where football meets business
Mar 16 2010A 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.
Meeting menaces: The Waffler
More tips from John Cleese, who reveals how to stop a waffler in full flow.
Reducing energy usage
Ian Cheshire, chairman of B&Q, explains how the store has saved 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
