Done deals:

• Arc Fund Management has bought Throgmorton Asset Management for some £2.7 million
• Food wholesaler Forward Foods has bought fine food supplier Charlie’s Larder for an undisclosed sum
• Magazine group ACP has bought publishing giant Emap’s Australian magazine business for £38 million
• Vehicle engineering firm MacNeillie has acquired an automotive parts factory from EPM Technology for an undisclosed sum
• Blackett Hart & Pratt has merged with James & Baker to create a law firm with 24 staff
• New boat dealer Opal Marine has bought Peters Opal’s luxury boat dealerships from its administrator for undisclosed terms
• Graphic design firm Pindar Graphics has acquired printing firm Acorn E-Commerce for an undisclosed fee
• International Greetings has added to its gift wrapping, cards and accessories business through the purchase of US-based supplier Glitterwrap for £4 million

Deals in the pipeline:

• Marine and industrial safety equipment supplier Cosalt is to acquire marine lifting equipment supplier GTC for up to £30 million
• Bridgepoint is looking to sell its debt collection service 1^st Credit for £350 million. Citigroup have been appointed to conduct a strategic review