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Axon investors approve buy-out by HCL

The shareholders of Surrey-based IT services company Axon have approved the sale of the company for £441 million to HCL EAS.

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Renishaw deal to advance neurosurgery

UK engineering technology company Renishaw has acquired a 75 per cent stake in Schaerer Mayfield NeuroMate AG based in Switzerland and its subsidiary Schaerer Mayfield NeuroMate Sarl, a French manufacturer of surgical robots for neurosurgery.

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Nighthawk to swoop on AIM cash

A Bristol-based hydrocarbon specialist is days away from raising a seven-figure sum in a bid to continue work on its flagship project.

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Private equity will change, says survey

Global private equity leaders believe the credit crunch will lead to a transformation of the industry, according to research by Celerant Consulting.

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Investors looking to run-off

Where Warren Buffett treads others follow. His backing of Equitas early last year was right at the heart of a booming market for dealmakers. Mark Dunne reports on the trend

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Velti Plc signs joint venture with HT Media

Velti Plc, a global provider of software platforms, applications and services for advertising agencies, mobile operators and the media, has entered into a new mobile marketing joint venture with Indian media group HT Media.

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SSL to acquire Switzerland’s Crest

Consumer healthcare business SSL International Plc has exchanged contracts with the owners of the Crest condom brand for the purchase of the brand and certain related assets for CHF7 million (£3.8 million).

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