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MediLink-Global UK joins AIM

MediLink-Global UK, an electronic healthcare network service provider, has announced its admission to AIM.

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Enterprise Ventures exits H2O Networks

North of England-focused fund manager Enterprise Ventures (EV) has exited broadband company H2O Networks generating an IRR of 142%.

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Autonomy to buy Interwoven

Enterprise search firm Autonomy has announced it will acquire web content management company Interwoven for $775 million.

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BIC buys Cello’s writing arm

BIC Group, the stationery, lighters and razors business, has agreed to acquire a 40 per cent stake in Cello Pens, the Cello Group’s writing instruments business, for €124 million (£117 million) in cash.

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Low carbon house builder goes bust

UK-based Living Villages has been put into administration following a decision by its investors, Low Carbon Accelerator (LCA), not to bail it out.

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Bright Futures in PLUS admission

Bright Futures Group, an investing company seeking suitable acquisitions to increase long-term shareholder value, has announced that the company’s 218,066,747 ordinary shares of 0.01p each have commenced trading on PLUS.

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ADDleisure runs off with software company

A BUPA-backed developer of products and services in the leisure and wellness sectors has bought a software company.

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Pernod sells vodka brand

Global drinks giant Pernod Ricard has sold Serkova Vodka, its vodka brand in the Greek market to Amvyx SA, a major producer, importer and distributor of wines and spirits in Greece.

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ADDleisure runs off with software company

A BUPA-backed developer of products and services in the leisure and wellness sectors has bought a software company.

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Pernod sells vodka brand

Global drinks giant Pernod Ricard has sold Serkova Vodka, its vodka brand in the Greek market to Amvyx SA, a major producer, importer and distributor of wines and spirits in Greece.

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H2O exit brings 142% IRR

Enterprise Ventures (EV), an investor group focused on the North of England, is to exit from its investment in H2O Networks after achieving a 3.6 times return on its original investment – an IRR of 142 per cent."

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Hastings and Advantage MBO

Insurance Australia Group has agreed to sell its UK market distribution business for £73.5 million as part of a restructuring strategy, which will enable the company to focus on its motor underwriting business.

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Office Friends makes Rapid acquaintance

Office Friends, a Lincolnshire-based member of office style dealer group Nemo, has acquired Rapid Office Equipment of Grimsby. The owners have decided to continue their membership of Nemo. Both companies will now operate from the Rapid site.

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St Quinton converts Gloucester rugby deal

Entrepreneur and serial acquirer Martin St Quinton has acquired a minority interest in UK rugby team Gloucester RFC for an undisclosed sum from Tom Walkinshaw.

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