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Diagnostic software firm in BIMBO

A buy-in management buy-out (BIMBO) team has acquired Diagnos, a developer of diagnostic software for the car servicing industry, for an undisclosed sum.

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UME in takeover talks

Uruguay Mineral Exploration says it is in discussions which "may or may not" lead to an offer. Based in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo and quoted on AIM and the Toronto Venture Exchange, UME operates Uruguay’s only producing gold mine.

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Capita buys healthcare data businesses

Support services group Capita has bought the two UK-focused businesses of Healthcare Knowledge International (HKI) for £11.6 million.

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Dealmaking in the downturn

Fund managers move to diversify their portfolios as CEOs shed non-essential assets. Andrew MacLeod reports on doing deals in the tough times ahead.

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Tech sector boosts M&A

Are cash-rich UK tech companies set to ratchet up their acquisition strategies in the upcoming year?

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Capita closes two deals

Support services group Capita has bought two businesses from Healthcare Knowledge International, generating a "significant return" for HKI’s private equity shareholder Inflexion.

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Imagini receives £9.5m

Imagini, which aims to help advertisers understand their online audiences through picture-based quizzes, has secured $13.5 million (£9.5 million).

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BVCA launches cleantech group

BVCA, the British industry body for private equity and venture capital, has launched a new energy, environment and technology group.

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Imagini receives £9.5m

Imagini, which aims to help advertisers understand their online audiences through picture-based quizzes, has secured $13.5 million (£9.5 million).

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BVCA launches cleantech group

BVCA, the British industry body for private equity and venture capital, has launched a new energy, environment and technology group.

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G4S in double deal

International security group G4S has acquired Secura Monde International and Shiremoor International Engineering, specialist banknote and high-security advisory companies.

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Carr’s buys Hans Wälischmiller

Carr’s Milling Industries Plc, an agriculture, food and engineering group, has bought Hans Wälischmiller, a German engineering company, out of administration for €5.5 million in cash.

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Graphite in building products buy

Mid-market private equity firm Graphite Capital has acquired a majority stake in timber window company Performance Window Group.

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KPS drinks in Labatt

KPS Capital Partners, the New York-based turnaround private equity investor, has acquired Labatt USA from Anheuser-Busch InBev.