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Bowman International buys Oilite Bearings

Oxfordshire-based bearings and sintering specialist Bowman International has acquired most of the assets of Ipswich-based manufacturer Oilite Bearings, for an undisclosed sum. Oilite has been in administration since the end of 2008.

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Hydrodec in asset sell-off

Hydrodec Group Plc, an international provider of advanced oil and chemical process technology, products and services to industry, has sold its condition monitoring business to Healey Energy Services Pty for up to AU$800,000 (£401,000).

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Velti gets some Ad Infuse

Velti, an AIM-listed specialist in mobile advertising, has acquired US-based rival Ad Infuse Inc. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

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AnaCap buys Ruffler

AnaCap Financial Partners, a London-based private equity fund manager that specialises in the financial services sector, has acquired Ruffler Bank Plc for an undisclosed sum. 

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iomart acquires RapidSwitch

iomart Group Plc, an AIM-listed data and hosting services company, has acquired rival RapidSwitch for £5.25 million in cash.

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Consumers, not banks, hitting SMEs hardest

Declining consumer demand is a much bigger problem than access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK.

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The urge to merge

The words mergers and acquisitions are often used together, but they actually mean very different things, writes Simon Cook

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AIM Review

A bevy of recent deals could prove significant with fair winds behind them, writes James Crux

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The urge to merge

The words mergers and acquisitions are often used together, but they actually mean very different things, writes Simon Cook

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AIM Review

A bevy of recent deals could prove significant with fair winds behind them, writes James Crux

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Game on for NetPlay TV

AIM-traded gaming company NetPlay TV Plc has taken over the production of the 'Challenge Jackpot' brand, including its associated website and television channel, which is broadcast on Virgin Media and Sky.

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Restructuring your business

Companies of all descriptions may need to take a closer look at their operations and financing over the coming months, so avoid blunders with these ten tips.

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AVISA buys aeroDAC 

AVISA Aviation Safety Systems, an East Sussex-based aerospace and safety consultancy, has acquired 33 per cent of rival aeroDAC for an undisclosed sum. For more deals click here.

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Fyffes picks up Panamanian pineapple plantation

Dublin-based tropical food importer Fyffes Plc has acquired a pineapple plantation and related production assets from Agroindustries Golden West SA in Panama for up to US$8 million (£5.3 million).