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European buy-out value soars, exits rebound

Private equity firms returned to dealmaking in their droves last year, with the value of backed buy-outs in Europe almost tripling to €49 billion (£40.9 billion) from €18.3 billion in 2009, research shows.

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Malbern bought from administration

The two business divisions of Malbern Windows & Doors have been acquired from administration by Plastic Windows Systems and Lancashire Double Glazing.

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McGavigan aims for China with Maven

Car parts and automotive assembly manufacturer John McGavigan has set its sights on China after securing expansion funding from private equity firm Maven Partners.

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SMEs too focused on Europe as trade deficit jumps

British SMEs are ‘missing opportunities’ in faster growing developing countries, says Barclays bank’s head of trade.

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3e Technologies in Ultra deal

UK defence technology company Ultra Electronics has agreed to acquire the US wireless network security business 3e Technologies for up to £20 million.

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Octopus launches fifth Titan VCT

Investment house Octopus aims to raise £30 million after launching a fifth venture capital trust (VCT) in a series that targets small, early-stage UK companies.

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RCapital swoops on Robinson

Turnaround investment specialist RCapital has acquired the embattled structural steel fabricator S Robinson & Sons (Engineers), which faced closure after crashing in the property market collapse.

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Trescal in US deal

European calibration services business Trescal has acquired the complementary US company DTI.

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RCapital swoops on Robinson

Turnaround investment specialist RCapital has acquired the embattled structural steel fabricator S Robinson & Sons (Engineers), which faced closure after crashing in the property market collapse.

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Trescal in US deal

European calibration services business Trescal has acquired the complementary US company DTI.

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Endless acquires Niagara Lasalle

Leeds-based investment firm Endless has acquired the steel manufacturer Niagara Lasalle for £27 million.

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Hume Capital buys Syndicate CI

Investment firm Hume Capital has bought Guernsey-based Syndicate Asset Management CI for £1.8 million.

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m8 Capital invests in Germany’s SCHAD

Venture capital fund m8 Capital, which focuses on mobile technology companies, has led a £2.69 million (US$4.2 million) investment in German remote access software business SCHAD.

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Name Your Number’s global rollout backed

Telecoms software business Name Your Number has secured £1.35 million of equity investment as it prepares to launch in three new international markets.

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