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Acquisitions

News and articles on business acquisitions including guides on strategic planning, and effective integration to best realise synergies, mitigate risks, and create value for shareholders.

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Tyco makes security leap with Visonic deal

Electronic security business Visonic has been bought out by US company Tyco International in a deal worth $100 million (£63 million).

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Cobham secures acquisition and contract

Aerospace and defence company Cobham has made an American investment with the purchase of Trivec-Avant for $126 million (£80 million).

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Irish LED business sees the light

LED lighting business Nualight has bought out Dutch business Lumoluce, bringing its revenues above €25 million (£21.6 million) for 2011.

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Signum bought out by IAR

IAR Systems, which supplies software tools, has acquired Signum Systems for an undisclosed amount.

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Identity in US buy-out

Manchester-based Identity Networks has been bought out by wireless technology business Meru Networks.

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Storage industry consolidated with BlueArc acquisition

Hitachi Data Systems, which provides storage systems, software and services, has acquired BlueArc after forming a five-year partnership with the business.

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PTC acquires software business 4CS

US-based warranty management and services lifestyle software business 4CS Solutions has been bought out by Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC).

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First acquisition for CMS Peripherals

London-based CMS Peripherals, which is a subsidiary of the StorIT Group, has purchased CCI Distribution for an undisclosed amount.

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Cisco acquires Versly to boost collaboration services

Computer networking business Cisco has acquired privately-held company Versly.

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James Caan’s HB International acquires Ingram Mayet

Global recruitment business HB International, which specialises in the financial services sector, has acquired City rival Ingram Mayet for an undisclosed amount.

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Cisco acquires UK assets

Electronics business Cisco has agreed to acquire software assets and employees from the UK subsidiary of partner company Comptel in a deal worth €21.3 million (£18.6 million).

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Acquistion for Smiths Group division

John Crane, a division of global technology business Smiths Group, has acquired the business and assets of Turbo Components and Engineering (TCE).
Round-up of today's M&A deals

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial