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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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G4S continues in acquisition push

Security services business G4S has made its third purchase of 2011 with the acquisition of the offender technology operation Guidance Monitoring.

Entrepreneurs

Alpha female: Rachel Elnaugh

Rachel Elnaugh was the force behind experience company Red Letter Days and has done a stint on Dragons’ Den. She discusses her thoughts on women in business and how her own attitude has changed.

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Last orders for Realpubs

Pubs and brewery group Greene King has paid out £53.1 million to acquire London pub chain Realpubs.

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Montagu closes €2.5bn fundraising

Montagu Private Equity has completed a €2.5 billion fundraising for European investment.

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GDP growth is ‘mediocre’

Gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2011, recovering from the 0.5 per cent contraction in the last three months of 2010.

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Uncharted waters

Private equity houses have traditionally steered clear of asset-based finance, but that could be changing.

Alternative Finance for Business

Breaking the shackles

The remainder of 2011 should see a revival in transaction numbers, but based on more strategic concerns than before the credit crunch.

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Iomart builds digital offering with Switch Media purchase

Internet hosting company iomart Group has purchased Switch Media for a total cash consideration of £1.25 million.

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Virgin gets active

Virgin Active has expanded its gym offering by acquiring Esporta for a consideration of £77.6 million.

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American buy for Pearson

London headquartered Pearson has bought US-based Schoolnet in a deal aimed at complementing Pearson’s diagnostic tools and tailored instruction products and services.

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Government contractor acquired by Staffline

Staffline, which provides recruitment and outsourcing to industry nationwide, has acquired Midlands-based Fourstar Employment & Skills in a purchase worth £3 million.

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Silverfleet sees return on investment

Private equity firm Silverfleet Capital has exited its investment with European Dental Partners in a €170 million deal with Lifco Dental International AB.