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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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ESI Group’s US software deal

Paris-based ESI Group, a supplier of digital simulation software for prototyping and manufacturing processes, has acquired Vdot, a software venture focused on development process management.

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Adecco completes Dutch deal

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PLUS-quoted group acquires Oilbarrel.com

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Ultra Electronics acquires Middle East consultant

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ESI snaps up Vdot

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Middle East investor buys BWA Water Additives

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Murgitroyd eyes acquisition

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Adecco takes controlling stake in DNC

Human resources company Adecco has completed its public offer for Dutch staffing firm DNC. Adecco now controls 99.8 per cent of the company.

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Ultra Electronics gains MidEast foothold

British defence and aerospace company Ultra Electronics Holdings has acquired Blue Sky Group, whose principal trading entity is Dascam Consulting, a defence consultancy in the Middle East.

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Commoditrade takes control of AMCO 

Investment group Commoditrade has bought a controlling interest in a commodities fund with more than £65 million under management.

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Emerging markets fund raises $2.9 billion

Private equity firm Actis has raised US$2.9 billion (£1.9 billion) to invest in emerging markets, exceeding its target of $2.5 billion.

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Key deal is Catapult’s 26th this year

Midlands-based investor Catapult Venture Managers has revealed it invested £850,000 in the flotation of engineering company Key Technologies.