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Entertainment One’s quadruple Canadian deal

A film and television content provider has established itself as a producer and distributor in Canada following a treble acquisition.

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Bunzl tools up with A&E Russell

Bunzl, an international distribution and outsourcing group, has acquired A&E Russell, a long-standing Glasgow tool and equipment supplier. Bunzl bought the family business, which turns over £21 million and has estimated assets of some £10 million, for undisclosed terms.

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Tax climbdown on the cards

A move by HM Treasury to tax intellectual property (IP) on UK companies with foreign subsidiaries seems set to be ditched after a backlash by businesses.

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Tech stocks on the wane

Software companies listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) are maintaining a strong average share price performance (up 19 per cent).

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Big Canadian deal for Entertainment One

A film and television content provider has established itself as a producer and distributor in Canada following a treble acquisition.

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Chemring deal boosts US business

A Hampshire-based defence systems developer has enhanced its position in the US pyrotechnic market through the acquisition of an Illinois-based company.

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Laxey makes TDG bid

Hedge fund manager Laxey Partners has reached an agreement with the board of transport and logistics specialist TDG Plc to buy the group.

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Matrix puts finishing touches to MBO

Plastic Surgeon Fine Finishers, a cosmetic repair services provider to the UK construction and housing industry, has undergone a management buy-out led by MD Rob Mouser and backed by Matrix Private Equity.

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Laxey makes TDG bid

Hedge fund manager Laxey Partners has reached an agreement with the board of transport and logistics specialist TDG Plc to buy the group.

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Matrix puts finishing touches to MBO

Plastic Surgeon Fine Finishers, a cosmetic repair services provider to the UK construction and housing industry, has undergone a management buy-out led by MD Rob Mouser and backed by Matrix Private Equity.

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South African firm strengthens UK operations

South African financial services firm Sanlam has built on its UK operations with the acquisition of a 60 per cent stake in Buckles Holdings.

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Nationwide Franking Sense business gets £1m boost

Nationwide Franking Sense, a family firm that supplies postal franking machines and office equipment to clients including Sainsbury's and Bolton Wanderers FC, has received £1 million from Royal Bank of Scotland to develop its leasing operations.

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Ingenious to continue investment spree

A Guernsey-registered investor is to step up its search for new opportunities after making and committing more than £65 million worth of investments in its last financial year.

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Ryanair’s Aer Lingus stake takes off

Ryanair has upped its stake in rival Irish airline Aer Lingus to almost 30 per cent. Europe’s biggest low-cost airline bought an additional 3.5 million shares, bringing its total holding to more than 159 million.

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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

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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