PLUS new issue China Sports Development has become the third admission to the junior market during 2012 as part of its plans to tap into the lucrative sports market in China.
Five-a-side football has grown significantly since launching in the 1980s. Powerleague’s commercial director Nigel Hargreaves explains the business's plans for international expansion including a tilt at America.
Communications business Chime Group has made an acquisition push by securing three deals, the largest of which is the purchase of sports marketing company Icon, after raising £12.25 million in a placing.
Sports marketing and media business Essentially Group plc has acquired sports consultancies Frontiers Group UK and Athletes 1 Sports for up to £12.3 million in cash and shares.
