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Manufacturers buoyed by exports, squeezed by costs

Exports are driving a recovery in Britain's manufacturing sector but businesses have warned prices will increase on both domestic and international orders, finds research from the CBI.

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Ingenious launches third media fund

Ingenious Media Investments has launched a third fund that will invest in entertainment companies producing films, video games and television programmes.

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General Atlantic buys into Kaspersky

Investment firm General Atlantic has become the second largest shareholder in internet security provider Kaspersky Lab after acquiring a number of the business’s secondary shares.

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Refresco acquires Spumador

3i-backed soft drinks giant Refresco has agreed to acquire the Italian drinks company Spumador.

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Amazon acquires Lovefilm as VCs exit

Global online retailing giant Amazon.com has taken full control of European DVD and games rental business Lovefilm, allowing the company’s venture capital (VC) investors to cash out.

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Second shareholder for Moleskine

Notebook and diaries maker Moleskine has secured a second major shareholder in venture capital firm Index Ventures.

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Half-billion dollar Russian deal for Plastic Logic

Plastic Logic, the e-reader developer, has finalised its fundraising deal with a state-backed Russian investor signed late last year and is embarking on plans for a $700 million (£437.2 million) production facility.

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Yearsley gets Ice Pak

Cold storage and distribution company Yearsley Group has acquired the complementary business Ice Pak Seafood Specialists.

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Half-billion dollar Russian deal for Plastic Logic

Plastic Logic, the e-reader developer, has finalised its fundraising deal with a state-backed Russian investor signed late last year and is embarking on plans for a $700 million (£437.2 million) production facility.

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Yearsley gets Ice Pak

Cold storage and distribution company Yearsley Group has acquired the complementary business Ice Pak Seafood Specialists.

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NWF buys Evesons Fuels

Food and fuel distributor NWF has acquired Evesons Fuels for £3.3 million.

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Caffè Nero in £99 million refinancing

Caffè Nero has secured a £99 million funding package to refinance existing facilities and to open an additional 50 stores this year.

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LDC acquires Sala

LDC has acquired the information storage company Sala International for £11.5 million.

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Fry says ‘no quick sell out’ for first start-up

Writer and comedian Stephen Fry says he has ‘no ambition to get a quick valuation and sell out’ after backing his first technology start-up, internet commenting service Pushnote.

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