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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.

News

Apax acquires family-run business

Private equity giant Apax Partners has acquired Qualitest and Vintage Pharmaceuticals, a US-based distributor and manufacturer of generic drugs.

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Claimar marches on

Claimar Care, a provider of domiciliary care services to local authorities throughout the Midlands and the North West, has completed its 12th acquisition since it joined AIM 18 months ago.

News

THB completes Cardinus takeover

Insurance broker THB Group has expanded its operations in the health and safety market after buying software developer Cardinus, which offers online risk assessment and e-learning systems.

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Hong Kong firm acquires Peter Black

Hong Kong consumer goods group Li & Fung is to acquire merchandise manufacturer Peter Black Group for £48.1 million in cash.

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Altor buys queuing management company

Altor Fund II has bought Q-matic, a Swedish developer of queue management systems for an undisclosed sum.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Myhome buys stain removal specialist

An AIM-listed franchiser of home services businesses has strengthened its offering after buying a stain removal specialist.

News

Wolfson invests in IP with Sonaptic acquisition

Wolfson Microelectronics, an LSE-quoted supplier of semiconductors for consumer electronic products, has acquired Sonaptic, a developer of micro-acoustic technologies.

News

Tenon makes third acquisition in a month

Accountancy and advisory firm Tenon Group has strengthened its position in the North of England after acquiring Unity, which specialises in recovery and insolvency services.

News

Westlink buys AHC Warehousing

Westlink Group, the UK subsidiary of Guernsey-based Westbury Property Fund, has bought AHC Warehousing.

News

Sovereign buys Parallel Options

A Gloucestershire-based provider of supported living services has been bought by a private equity firm for an eight figure sum.

News

Autonomy buys US content archiving specialist

Enterprise software group Autonomy is to acquire ZANTAZ, which specialises in content archiving technology.

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Claimar completes 10th deal

Domiciliary care services provider Claimar Care Group has completed its tenth acquisition since it joined AIM last year.

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