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Hambro in merger and market move 

Hambro Mining Plc, a London-based mining and exploration company with its assets based in Russia, has merged with Anglo-Russian rival Aricom Plc. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

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IDOX snaps up J4B

IDOX Plc, a London-based management knowledge business, has acquired J4B Software and Publishing, a provider of web-based content principally to local authorities, for £800,000 in cash. 

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Hunting goes for the kill with NCC

Hunting Plc, an energy services company, has acquired National Coupling Company (NCC), a US-based manufacturer of underwater hydraulic equipment, for $55 million (£37.8 million). 

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Taylor Wimpey sheds construction businesses

UK-based housebuilding company Taylor Wimpey has sold its construction businesses in Ghana, West Africa, comprising Taysec Construction and Taylor Woodrow of Ghana to existing management for a nominal fee.

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ATP acquires Instone

ATP International Group, an Anglo-Dutch holiday company, has acquired Brentwood-based marine fares specialist Instone International for an undisclosed sum.

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AG Holding acquires Axeon Holdings

AG Holding Ltd, a London-based special investment company backed by Ironshield Capital Management LLP, has acquired Axeon Holdings Plc, a provider of independent lithium-ion battery and green energy services. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

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Glasses Direct secures £10 million

A consortium of investors has committed £10 million to Glasses Direct, a company which supplies prescription glasses by post.

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Carlyle Group exits SmartTrust

SmartTrust, a developer of software for mobile operators backed by The Carlyle Group, has been acquired by Giesecke & Devrient.

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Glasses Direct secures £10 million

A consortium of investors has committed £10 million to Glasses Direct, a company which supplies prescription glasses by post.

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Carlyle Group exits SmartTrust

SmartTrust, a developer of software for mobile operators backed by The Carlyle Group, has been acquired by Giesecke & Devrient.

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Budget 2009: instant response

Entrepreneurs and advisers offer their immediate reactions to measures announced in Chancellor Alistair Darling’s Budget speech.

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UK falls behind on new energy

The UK fell to 15th place for its investment in clean energy in the first quarter of 2009, down from fifth place last year, according to research.

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Clickable video specialist nets funding

Quick.tv, whose technology allows ‘clickable’ features to be added to video content, has won a further equity investment of £335,000.

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HaiKe in joint venture

China-based HaiKe Chemical Group is putting £19 million into a joint venture supplying oil and gas products domestically.

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