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Todd was Editor of GrowthBusiness.co.uk between 2010 and 2011 as well as being responsible for publishing our digital and printed magazines focusing on private equity and venture capital.

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ECI acquires stake in plastic manufacturers

Private equity firm ECI has invested £12 million into Surrey-based Stewart Group in the form of a buy-in/management buy-out (BIMBO).

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Foresight commits £10 million to solar installations

Alternative asset manager Foresight Group has agreed to fund a £10 million programme of residential solar PV installations in the UK over the next three months.

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ARM reaches out and takes Obsidian Software

ARM has acquired privately-owned company, Obsidian Software. Cambridge-based chip maker ARM and Obsidian have a long history together. Round-up of today's M&A deals.

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Acquisition unifies Avis Europe and Avis Budget

Avis Budget has acquired all the outstanding shares of Avis Europe in exchange for £3.15 in cash per Avis Europe share, which totals £635m.

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Deal values boost buy and build activity

European buy and build activity showed signs of growth in the first quarter of 2011, according to new research.

Exit Strategies

How a high industry profile can help your business exit

Boosting your business's profile prior to an exit will help reap the rewards. Mike Robson of Azure Partners explains how to adopt this strategy.

Company Flotations

Cash shells on London’s markets

GrowthBusiness investigates how to secure some of these elusive funds and speaks to those who have.

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Smartphone app business makes buy

London-based music identification business Shazam has acquired Synchronized Lyrics as part of its plan to expand the capabilities of its smartphone application 'app'.

Technology

Forecasting industry trends

Increasingly, creative businesses are turning to trend forecasting to find out about industry developments.

Human Resources

Preparing for changes to pensions

Companies need to get ready for the new pensions rules. GrowthBusiness outlines the changes due to come in next year.

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Confidence among consumers rises in May

Consumer confidence rose 11 points in May, according to the Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index, but remains low.

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Borro secures lending facility from Octopus

Short-term asset lender borro has secured a new lending facility through Octopus Investments.