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Fast track copyright and IP reforms, Tech companies say

London’s ‘Silicon Roundabout’ technology community has called on the Cameron government to fast track copyright and intellectual property (IP) reform or risk seeing recent support shown to be ‘little more than hype’.

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K3 fuels growth with buy

Software business K3 has made its third acquisition of 2011 with the purchase of the Retail Merchandising Division of Azurri Computer Solutions.

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Inflexion sees Red with sale to Dunedin

Mid-market private equity investor Inflexion Private Equity has agreed to sell portfolio company Red Commerce to Dunedin in a secondary buy-out valued at £44 million.

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Growth Capital Partners exits sweetly with Tangerine sale

Private equity investor Growth Capital Partners has exited fast-growing business Tangerine, selling its 40 per cent stake in the confectionery manufacturer to global investment and advisory firm Blackstone Group.

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Private equity deals rise on technology investments

The number and value of deals completed in the first half of 2011 soared as technology, media and telecommunications businesses attracted the most private equity investment.

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Capita acquires customer contact centre specialists Ventura

The Capita Group has acquired customer contact specialist Ventura, for a cash consideration of £65 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
Round-up of today's M&A deals

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CBPE Capital agrees sale of Stewart Group

London-based CBPE Capital has agreed the sale of its portfolio company Stewart Group to ALS Group.

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UK manufacturing stalls after period of growth

Growth in UK manufacturing has stalled as new orders declined for the second consecutive month and export sales waned, prompting concerns about the economic recovery.

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CBPE Capital agrees sale of Stewart Group

London-based CBPE Capital has agreed the sale of its portfolio company Stewart Group to ALS Group.

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UK manufacturing stalls after period of growth

Growth in UK manufacturing has stalled as new orders declined for the second consecutive month and export sales waned, prompting concerns about the economic recovery.

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Synchronica buys Nokia assets

AIM-listed Synchronica, which provides mobile messaging services, has agreed to acquire Nokia's operator-branded mobile messaging services in a deal worth a total of $25 million (£15.5 million).

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North West Fund makes first two investments

The £25 million North West Fund for Biomedical has made investments in two companies in the region, Avente Medical Products and TopCat Research.

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Myspace acquired in discount deal

Global media company News Corporation has sold the ailing Myspace business in a cut-price deal for $35 million (£22 million), 6 per cent of the $580 million paid by Rupert Murdoch's business in 2005.

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Private equity to invest in financial services

More than two thirds of private equity houses plan to invest in the UK financial services market in the coming year, despite citing regulation as a hindrance to investment.

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