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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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Philips acquires Spanish LED lighting business

Royal Philips Electronics has agreed to acquire Spain-based lighting company Indal as part of its plans to strengthen its market position in Europe.

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DFJ Esprit leads investment in Neul

Cambridge start-up Neul has raised $12.8 million (£8 million) following a round of funding led by European venture capital firm DFJ Esprit.

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ThingWorx acquires Palantiri Systems to accelerate growth

Round-up of today's M&A deals.

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New head appointed for LDC South

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Manchester is now UK’s largest retail centre outside London

Manchester is the largest retail centre outside of London, according to the latest report on the UK’s retail landscape.

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New head appointed for LDC South

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Manchester is now UK’s largest retail centre outside London

Manchester is the largest retail centre outside of London, according to the latest report on the UK’s retail landscape.

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Experian acquires Medical Present Value

Information services company Experian has made an American buy with the US$185 million (£115.6 million) purchase of Medical Present Value (MPV).

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Bridgepoint leads management buy

Private equity firm Bridgepoint has backed the management acquisition of SSP Process Technology Systems (SPTS) from its parent company Sumitomo Precision Products (SPP).

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UBM sells entertainment titles to Intent Media

Media company UBM has agreed to sell its UK entertainment and technology product portfolio to Intent Media for £2.4 million in cash.

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Sumitomo rolls out acquisition of Steel Wheel Corporation

Sumitomo Metal Industries and Sumitomo Corp has agreed to buy Standard Steel, a portfolio company of Trimaran Capital Partners based in the United States for £213.39 million.

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