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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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Greenstar closes another rubbish deal

A waste management group with a projected £121 million turnover has been created following an undisclosed deal.

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Endless funds STP MBO

STP Group, a manufacturer and distributor of timber doors and stairs to the building and joinery trades, has been bought by its management and private equity firm Endless LLP.

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United Drug buys Procon

United Drug plc, a healthcare services provider to pharmaceutical manufacturers and retailers, has broadened its service offering with the acquisition of Procon Conferences, a pharmaceutical conference services company.

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Management insure company’s future with buy-out

The independent financial advice arm of Powell Insurance Brokers has been bought by three of its senior managers.

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Baby food company gobbles up new investment

A Hampshire-based baby food manufacturer is to develop its business after securing a seven-figure investment.

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Strewth: Three UK companies bought

An Australian marketing services group has expanded its business into Europe by closing the acquisitions of three UK companies in the same month.

Exit Strategies

Seven deadly sins of exits

Greed, pride, and an array of other human weaknesses can get in the way of a good exit. We speak to entrepreneurs about their triumphs and regrets in selling their businesses.

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US group’s AIM move

A US biopharmaceutical group is developing a new platform for the delivery of protein therapy to treat chronic diseases after raising a seven-figure sum from an IPO on AIM.

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Management buys marine navigation firm

Kelvin Hughes, a supplier of marine navigation products and services, such as radar sensors, voyage data recorders and nautical charts, has been bought by its management for £52 million.

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Jerrold’s £900m re-financing

Jerrold Holdings, a Manchester-based mortgage lender, has completed a £900 million re-financing.

Entrepreneurs

Interview with Christina Domecq: Seriously connected

With a total of £100 million of VC investment, Christina Domecq is out to make her third company, Spinvox, a global technology business. We meet the ambitious 31-year-old.

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Nomura funds Huntress buy-out

Huntress Group, a white-collar recruitment specialist, has been bought by its management with the backing of private equity firm Nomura.