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Nick was the Managing Editor for growthbusiness.co.uk when it was owned by Vitesse Media, before moving on to become Head of Investment Group and Editor at What Investment and thence to Head of Intermediary Communications at The Association of Investment Companies (AIC).

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Carter Jonas acquires Dreweatt Neate

London-based estate agent Carter Jonas has merged with Newbury-based rival Dreweatt Neate, and will trade under the Carter Jonas brand. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

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Recession to boost sales of fake goods

The vast majority of businesses believe that counterfeiting will increase in the recession, according to a survey of 216 companies.

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Robert Dyas in MBO

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Limbo and Brightkite merge

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First Solar snaps up OptiSolar projects

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Fidelity acquires Metavante

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US-based RTI in Japan move

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British Gas buys Econergy stake

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Robert Dyas completes MBO

Homeware retailer Robert Dyas has completed a management buy-out led by CEO Steven Round and non-executive chairman and restructuring expert Ian Gray. The deal was backed by existing lenders Lloyds and Allied Irish Bank. 

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Campari has acquired Wild Turkey for £392 million 

Italian drinks group Campari has acquired Wild Turkey, the Kentucky straight bourbon producer, from Pernod Ricard for £392 million.

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DM acquires PDV for up to £1.13 million 

DM Plc, a Herefordshire-based direct marketing company, has acquired PDV, an online and offline lead generation business, for up to £1.13 million.

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Centrica acquires Econergy stake

British Gas owner Centrica Plc has acquired a 19 per cent share of rival Econergy, for a cash consideration of £1 million. For more deals click here.