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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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IPSO pounces on Cambridge Meditech technology

IPSO Ventures Plc, an intellectual property commercialisation specialist, has acquired Cambridge Meditech in a cash-and-shares deal worth £50,000.

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AMETEK acquires Muirhead Aerospace

AMETEK, a global manufacturer of electric motors and electronic instruments, has acquired UK-based Muirhead Aerospace, a manufacturer of motion technology products for the aerospace and defense markets.

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RM acquires Computrac

An Oxfordshire provider of educational services has completed the acquisition of an educational technology business in the US.

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RM deal teaches US a lesson 

An Oxon-based provider of educational products and services is ready to continue expanding its operations in the US after completing the acquisition of an educational technology business.

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American dream for UK biotech

Deals in all sectors are being hit by market turmoil, but biotech companies are veterans when it comes to fighting to attract funding. Mark Dunne reports

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Positive thinking

When Ingram Care Services became the latest casualty of the downturn, Positive Life Choices bought it out of administration for specialist care staff and a shot at larger contracts. Mark Dunne reports.

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Testing times in Ireland

The Emerald Isle was one of the first European economies to fall into recession, but this doesn’t mean that its dealmakers are sitting on their hands. Mark Dunne reports

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M&A deal flow out of Africa

A weak South African rand and low valuations are causing cash-rich acquirers from China and the Middle East to eye South Africa for prospective targets.

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Hamworthy acquires Baltic Design Centre

Hamworthy, a global designer and manufacturer of marine, onshore and offshore fluid handling systems, has acquired a 79 per cent stake in Poland-based Baltic Design Centre (BDC), a privately-owned ship design business, for a cash consideration of some £500,000.

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Stadium cheers Zirkon deal 

An AIM-listed provider of electronic manufacturing and power services has completed a seven-figure acquisition.

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Another sale for Southern Cross

Care home operator Southern Cross has continued its disposal programme by agreeing to sell its freehold interest in a property in Somerset. 

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ThirtyThree to expand with new funding

ThirtyThree, a recruitment communications agency with 140 staff in London and Bristol, has secured a £4 million funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to finance its ambitious expansion plans.