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Marc was editor of GrowthBusiness from 2006 to 2010. He specialised in writing about entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital, mid-market M&A, small caps and high-growth businesses.

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ISG to pierce skyline

Interior Services Group (ISG), a UK-based construction manager, has acquired Pearce Group for an initial consideration of £12.8 million. A further £9 million is payable within the next two years, dependent on targets being met.

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On the record

M&A reports on businesses seeking acquisitions, make disposals or to list on the markets in the coming months.

Company Flotations

Newsviews

In this month's Newsviews M&A's Paul Driscoll and Morag Dickson report on current issues inlcluding new regulations affecting AIM nomads and the newly launched PLUS trading platform.

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Northern Bear goes roofing

Northern Bear, the building services group, has acquired Leeds-based roofing contractor Jennings for £5.1 million in a bid to up its presence in the northeast.

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Norcros raises £100.5 million on LSE

Norcros, a supplier of home consumer products, has re-financed its debt and has listed on the London Stock Exchange’s main market. The re-financing was undertaken to restructure the group’s debt, reduce finance costs and facilitate the listing which raised £100.5 million.

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Strategic Natural Resources launches on AIM

Strategic Natural Resources (SNR), a vehicle set up to exploit natural resource opportunities in South Africa, has listed on AIM.

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Omega creates new deal

Omega Diagnostics Group (Omega), a medical diagnostic company, has acquired Genesis Diagnostics and Cambridge Nutritional Sciences (Genesis-CNS) for an initial £5.7 million.

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Westbury Property Fund acquires haulage firm

The Westbury Property Fund has acquired logistics group Eddie Stobart for £138 million and O'Connor Group for £24 million and at the same time has sold its wholly owned property investment company for £150 million.

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Energy Cranes lifts presence

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Aggregate Industries builds on business

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Calculating the cost of software risk exposure in M&A

Mary Roy, director at Creative Technology Management Solutions (CTMS), looks at M&A deals and the hidden costs of software licences associated with these transactions.

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Vestpa shells out £25 million

Cash shell Vestpa is set to acquire Singapore-based holding company Full Fortune Holdings for some £25.2 million.

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