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Reality check

Deals are hit by writedowns as due diligence focuses on current market conditions, writes Witold Sawin of accountancy firm Sawin & Edwards

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Carlisle technology firm in MBO

Armstrong Watson Computer Solutions has been bought by its management. Managing director Andrew Fisher led the MBO of the Carlisle-based company, which is soon to trade as Integrity Office. The terms of the buy-out have not been disclosed.

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Indian M&A cools off

The total value of Indian M&A almost halved last year, dropping dramatically from $70 billion (£49 billion) in 2007 to $42 billion in 2008, according to India Watch, the quarterly review by business and financial adviser Grant Thornton.

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Solar cell company in $6 million round

Israeli solar cell specialist BrightView has completed a $6 million (£4.3 million) Series A round of venture capital funding.

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Reclaim Resources signs £5 million deal

Waste-to-energy company Reclaim Resources has signed an investment and partnership deal worth £5 million with two private investors.

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Conveyancer raises recession war chest

myhomemove, a provider of conveyancing services, is eyeing acquisition opportunities after raising £3.25 million from existing backer Smedvig Capital.

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ReneSola secures £83m

ReneSola Ltd, the AIM-traded manufacturer of solar wafers for use by the solar power industry, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sichuan ReneSola Material Co, has secured RMB800 million (£83 million) from China Construction Bank. 

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Galleon ups fruit intake

Galleon Holdings Plc, the AIM-listed entertainment media company that develops and produces multi-platform properties with a focus on the emerging markets, is set to acquire a 19 per cent stake in Dragonfruit Entertainment in a cash-and-shares deal.

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ReneSola secures £83m

ReneSola Ltd, the AIM-traded manufacturer of solar wafers for use by the solar power industry, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sichuan ReneSola Material Co, has secured RMB800 million (£83 million) from China Construction Bank. 

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Galleon ups fruit intake

Galleon Holdings Plc, the AIM-listed entertainment media company that develops and produces multi-platform properties with a focus on the emerging markets, is set to acquire a 19 per cent stake in Dragonfruit Entertainment in a cash-and-shares deal.

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Cornerstone undergoes MBO

Estate agency Cornerstone The Midlands, which trades under the Burchell Edwards Estate Agents banner, has been acquired by newly established company Burchell Edwards Midlands for an undisclosed sum.

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Halarose management elect for MBO

The management team of Oxfordshire-based Halarose, a provider of electoral registration and election management software and services to local authorities, has completed the purchase of a controlling interest in the company.

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Six-figure sum for Welsh car repairer

Western Automotive, a commercial car repair and fleet business based in South Wales, has received a funding package of £170,000.

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Close Ventures bought by its directors

The executive directors of Close Ventures, which manages seven venture capital trusts, have acquired the business from parent group Close Brothers.