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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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MCR sells Malbern Windows & Doors

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MMC buys stake in Interactive Investor

Venture capital firm MMC has invested £1.8 million in the finance media company Interactive Investor, acquiring a significant minority stake in the business.

Human Resources

SMEs to avoid hiring from public sector

Former public sector workers face an uphill battle to gain employment at SMEs, because most are unlikely to recruit civil servants.

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European buy-out value soars, exits rebound

Private equity firms returned to dealmaking in their droves last year, with the value of backed buy-outs in Europe almost tripling to €49 billion (£40.9 billion) from €18.3 billion in 2009, research shows.

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Malbern bought from administration

The two business divisions of Malbern Windows & Doors have been acquired from administration by Plastic Windows Systems and Lancashire Double Glazing.

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McGavigan aims for China with Maven

Car parts and automotive assembly manufacturer John McGavigan has set its sights on China after securing expansion funding from private equity firm Maven Partners.

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SMEs too focused on Europe as trade deficit jumps

British SMEs are ‘missing opportunities’ in faster growing developing countries, says Barclays bank’s head of trade.

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3e Technologies in Ultra deal

UK defence technology company Ultra Electronics has agreed to acquire the US wireless network security business 3e Technologies for up to £20 million.

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Octopus launches fifth Titan VCT

Investment house Octopus aims to raise £30 million after launching a fifth venture capital trust (VCT) in a series that targets small, early-stage UK companies.

Venture Capital Funding

New paradigms in M&A

The absence of traditional lending has held back M&A activity this year, but companies are finding creative ways to do deals.

Company Flotations

PLUS-quoted remains an accessible market for smaller companies

Marriott Harrison's Jonathan Pearce says that PLUS-quoted remains an accessible market for smaller companies.

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RCapital swoops on Robinson

Turnaround investment specialist RCapital has acquired the embattled structural steel fabricator S Robinson & Sons (Engineers), which faced closure after crashing in the property market collapse.