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More businesses look to acquire for growth

More than a third of private British businesses plan to expand by making an acquisition this year, research finds.

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Solar VCTs suspended by Ingenious

Ingenious Ventures has become the second high-profile fund manager to suspend fundraising for its solar investment products in the wake of the government about-turn on feed-in tariffs.

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Azelis buys UK pharmaceuticals supplier

European speciality chemicals distributor, Azelis, is to acquire UK-based S&D Group for an undisclosed amount.

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RPC secures acquisition of Superfos

UK-based supplier of rigid plastic packaging, RPC, has acquired Danish company Superfos in a deal worth £204.7 million.

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Skype’s Zennström backs Fon

Venture capital firm Atomico Ventures, the investment vehicle of Skype co-founder Niklas Zennström, has backed Spanish WiFi network Fon in a €10 million (£8.4 million) fundraising.

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AMEC makes technology acquisition

International engineering and project management company AMEC has acquired Qedi, a project delivery company, for up to £33 million.

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Ollie & Nic secures rescue deal

Clothing accessories retailer Ollie & Nic has secured refinancing from Onyx Retail, a group of investors including Peter Davies, Richard Sims and Chris Inman.

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Management buy-out of plastics business

Key Capital Partners (KCP) has provided expansion financing to Wells Plastics, and taken a minority stake in the company.

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Ollie & Nic secures rescue deal

Clothing accessories retailer Ollie & Nic has secured refinancing from Onyx Retail, a group of investors including Peter Davies, Richard Sims and Chris Inman.

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Management buy-out of plastics business

Key Capital Partners (KCP) has provided expansion financing to Wells Plastics, and taken a minority stake in the company.

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LVMH completes Nude Skincare deal 

Luxury products group Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) has acquired a 70 per cent stake in UK cosmetics company Nude Skincare for an undisclosed amount.

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Wonga rallies to raise £73 million

Short-term online lender Wonga has raised £73 million in its latest financing round, attracting American firm Oak Investment Partners to back the London-based business after recent strong growth.

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DCC acquires regional competitor

Dublin-based oil and gas distributor DCC has agreed to acquire Pace Fuelcare for €27.7 million (£23.4 million) in a deal subject to clearance from the UK Office of Fair Trading.

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Publicis makes digital acquisition

London-based digital content and social media agency Holler has been acquired by Publicis Groupe, and will become part of Leo Burnett in the UK.

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