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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.

Exit Strategies

Timing can be an exit key

Chris Field, managing director of Fieldworks Marketing, reviews Gary Morley's new book on securing an exit.

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Lion Capital takes 65 per cent stake in All Saints

Fashion chain All Saints has received rescue investment from private equity firm Lion Capital in a move which has saved it from entering administration.

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Tocris acquired by American company

American biotech company Techne Corporation has made a British acquisition with the £75 million purchase of Bristol-based Tocris Holdings.

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Rise in demand for smaller manufacturers

Small and medium-sized manufacturers have seen the volume of domestic and international orders grow at the fastest rate in 16 years, research shows.

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Wynnstay uses acquisition to boost market presence

AIM-listed Wynnstay has purchased Wrekin Grain, a grain marketing and agricultural inputs supplier, for a total that could rise to £4 million.

Entrepreneurs

Frank Joshi – Know when to cut your losses

Serial entrepreneur Frank Joshi learned about business the hard way. He reveals the trials and tribulations of his career before starting software company Mvine.

Banking

Lending: Are the banks performing?

The banks say they are lending; businesses see otherwise. We talk to both sides about the reality of financing hopes for enterprise this year.

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Cosalt disposes of marine business

Safety and survival equipment business Survitec Group has agreed to acquire the marine business of Lincolnshire-based Cosalt for £31 million.

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Compass pushes on with acquisition spree

Catering business Compass Group has acquired Sweden-based BGP Resurs as part of a flourishing acquisition strategy.

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Civica buys NHS contractor

The UK subsidiary of Civica, which provides IT systems and business process services primarily for the public sector, has acquired PSCAL for an undisclosed amount.

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Deal values fall after strong March showing

Despite a climb of 62 per cent on April 2010, the volume and value of investment targeting companies in Western Europe declined in April after a buoyant March.

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Colombian acquisition for Experian

Dublin-based Experian, an information services company which provides data and analytical tools, has agreed to buy Colombian business Computec S.A.