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I2BF powers ACAL Energy with £1 million

Clean technology asset management group I2BF has committed £1 million in equity investment to fuel cell power module developer ACAL Energy.

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LDC provides development capital investment for musicMagpie.co.uk

Purchaser and multi-channel retailer of entertainment media musicMagpie.co.uk, has secured development capital investment from Lloyds TSB Development Capital (LDC).

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Enecsys raises £25 million in a second close

Solar power company Enecsys has secured £25 million in a Series B fundraising round to finance growth plans centred on consolidating operations in Europe and the US.

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Syntopix makes acquisition and share placing

Pharmaceutical research business Syntopix has bought out the entire issued share capital of Leeds Skin Centre for Applied Research as well as issuing a placing of 50,000,000 new ordinary shares.

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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.

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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.

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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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Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

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Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial