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Audemat acquires APT

French broadcasting company Audemat Group has acquired the broadcast equipment activities of Northern Ireland-based APT. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Bunzl takes over distributors

London-based Bunzl Plc, the international distribution group, has acquired rivals WK Thomas & Co and Industrial Supplies from King UK, which is in administration. The terms of the deal remain undisclosed. 

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Quintain in asset sell-off

Quintain Estates & Development Plc has sold St David’s House, a six-storey commercial and retail centre in Cardiff, for £9.3 million, generating profits of £4 million.

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Investcorp hopes to strike gold in Middle East

A consortium of investors led by asset management firm Investcorp has acquired Saudi gold jewellery manufacturer L’azurde.

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Entrepreneurs foresee deep slump

Most UK entrepreneurs are preparing for a recession of more than 18 months, according to a poll conducted by GrowthBusiness.co.uk.

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Acuity Brands in $205m deal

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Telesoft purchases US assets

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Namco Bandai in acquisitions

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Telesoft purchases US assets

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Namco Bandai in acquisitions

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RTI buys MasiMax

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Another £2 million for e-Therapeutics

Venture capital firm Octopus Ventures has invested a further £2 million in drug discovery and development company e-Therapeutics.

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Acquisition strategies 

With the current economic climate driving a dramatic reduction in corporate spending will M&A continue in 2009? Chris Brown, MD of Acquisition Solutions, reports

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Avisen in reverse takeover  

Z Group, an AIM-listed investment company, has completed the reverse takeover of Avisen, a UK strategy and consulting business with operations in the Netherlands and South Africa. 

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Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

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Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial