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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

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Deal Zone AIM, VC and PLUS deals as they happen

Latest Deal Zone deals
Company	Industry	Market	Raised	Date
JSJS Designs	Electronics	AIM	nil	Nov 2008
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice	Investment	VC	£417 million	Nov 2008
Movidia	Telecoms	VC	£14 million	Nov 2008
N&W Global Vending	Beverages	VC	Undisclosed	Nov 2008
Oxford Catalysts	Chemicals	AIM	£10.3m	Nov 2008
Enara	Health	VC	£20 million	Nov 2008
Knomo	Retail	VC	£490,000	Nov 2008
LM Technologies	Electronics	VC	Undisclosed	Nov 2008