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Toto Neorest: the futurist toilet

If we’d ever seen Captain Kirk engaged in the more mundane activities like brushing his teeth, then his bathroom would have probably featured something resembling the Toto Neorest.

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BowLeven in takeover talks 

Africa-focused oil and gas explorer BowLeven says it has received a possible cash offer worth 150p a share.

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Centrica’s new venture

British Gas owner Centrica Plc has acquired 22 per cent of oil and gas company Venture Production Plc’s issued share capital for £239.4 million.   

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Telesoft acquires Think Engine assets

UK tech company Telesoft Technologies has acquired certain assets of US rival Think Engine Networks, including the intellectual property rights to the MCIAS announcement server and CX Network Exchange media server product lines. The terms of the deal remain undisclosed. 

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Nexus Management acquires Scott Technology

Nexus Management Plc, the UK-based provider of IT services, has acquired Scott Technology Corporation (STC) for US$1.8 million (£1.2 million).

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Sure-Track beefs up security 

Sure-Track Monitoring Plc, a provider of asset-tracking services, has acquired the entire share capital of IBP Group, which specialises in a variety of security products. 

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AIM needs more regulation, say investors

Two-thirds of institutional investors in London's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) want it to be more tightly regulated, according to research.

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e-Therapeutics gets £2m

Octopus Ventures, an investor in early-stage companies, has invested £2 million in e-Therapeutics Plc, a drug discovery and development company.

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AIM needs more regulation, say investors

Two-thirds of institutional investors in London's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) want it to be more tightly regulated, according to research.

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e-Therapeutics gets £2m

Octopus Ventures, an investor in early-stage companies, has invested £2 million in e-Therapeutics Plc, a drug discovery and development company.

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dmg world media management buy-out

Taylist Media has acquired the consumer publishing business of dmg world media, a UK-based exhibition and publishing company, in a management buy-out led by former publishing and events director Patrick Taylor. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

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Dales Engineering buys LJF

Peterhead-based Dales Engineering Services has acquired Aberdeen firm LJF Powder Coating for some £1 million. For more deals click here.

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CBG still expansive

Insurance broking and financial advice company CBG Group remains acquisitive after a 31 per cent pre-tax profits fall to £1.1 million.

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NVM exits Pivotal Laboratories for 27% IRR

York-based Pivotal Laboratories has been acquired by a US company, delivering an initial return of 2.2 times money for venture capital backer NVM.

Partner content

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.

Opinion

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