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Dominion Gas acquires Argon Isotank

Dominion Gas, the Aberdeen-based oil field services firm, has bought Argon Isotank, a supplier of container tanks to the offshore sector, for £4 million.

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Microsoft-owned Razorfish acquires Wysiwyg

Microsoft-owned global digital marketing firm Razorfish has acquired Wysiwyg, a Spanish digital advertising agency offering digital services across a range of platforms, including video and mobile.

PR and Marketing Strategy

East and South-East Asia on AIM 2008

Over the past decade, as sound macroeconomic policies and structural reforms were established, Asian economies have grown exceptionally rapidly and many ambitious companies in these regions have been keen to use overseas markets such as AIM to finance growth, writes Oliver Haill

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Cashbox takes Cash4All

Cash machine operator Cashbox has bought the cash machine portfolio of Cash4All in a cash-and-shares deal.

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AFS completes Motek acquisition

AFS Technologies, a provider of technology solutions to the food and beverage sector, has completed the acquisition of Motek Information Systems, a provider Warehouse Management Systems.

Company Flotations

Market Manoeuvres

Given the tough market conditions, reversing into a cash shell may seem an attractive way to go public. But, as Oliver Haill reports, it’s not without risk

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Funding for advertising firm Universe Media Holdings prior to listing

Universe Media Holdings, an advertising firm based in China, has received US$58.3 million (£31.1 million) from two venture capital funds ahead of a planned overseas listing.

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French oil giant Total SA buys Synenco Energy

The French oil company Total SA has completed its acquisition of Synenco Energy, a Canadian oil sands developer, for $506 million (£259 million). Read on for more deal headlines.

Alternative Finance for Business

Up for grabs – £113 million

Given the dire market conditions, reversing into a cash shell may be the only sure-fire way to get your company public. But, as Oliver Haill reports, it’s not without risk

Alternative Finance for Business

Unlocking the VCT cash millions

There is over £1 billion of VCT cash just waiting to be invested in fast-growth companies. Oliver Haill speaks to the fund managers who can turn ambition into reality.

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Dream Lodge’s £2 million acquisition

In today's deal headlines Dream Lodge has expanded its holiday park operations with the £2 million purchase of Woodlands Holiday Village, as Aberdeen Asset Management looks set to acquire rival Goodman Property Investors for some £109.5 million.

Mergers & Acquisitions

ilG Digital agency in MBO

ilG Digital, a digital media agency and consultancy, has been bought by private equity firm ECI Partners and its management in a deal worth more than £45 million. Management will retain a stake of approximately 40 per cent in the business, with the remainder owned by ECI.