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SMEs ripe for private equity picking

Businesses in the UK are struggling to avoid liquidation and company directors face bankruptcy as banks tighten their grip on business loans, according to Mark West of London-based Berley Chartered Accountants.

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MD leads Axial buy-out

The managing director of networking specialist Axial Systems has led a buy-out at the company. Ash Hussain was joined by finance director Graham Linney in buying Axial, which supplies networking systems to the financial services, telecom and public sectors, for an undisclosed sum.

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Octopus backs Hydrobolt MBO

Hydrobolt, a manufacturer serving the oil and gas industry, and its sister company Studbolt have been bought by their management in a deal worth £16 million.

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Darwin’s first fund raises £207 million

Private equity firm Darwin has closed its inaugural fund with commitments of £207 million. The fund, which is targeting £250 million, is planning a final close ‘over the coming months’, according to partner Jonathan Kaye.

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4-Front Research becomes Intertek’s latest addition

Intertek Group plc, a global provider of safety solutions, has acquired a test services provider to the consumer healthcare market.

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Elysian makes the cut with debut investment

A landscaping and horticultural specialist trading as English Landscapes is looking for acquisition targets after it was bought by three of its directors.

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Phibro Animal Health raises $45 million

A New Jersey-based manufacturer of animal health and nutrition products has floated on AIM, raising $45 million (£22.8 million).

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Intertek goes 3D with Hi-Cad acquisition

Intertek Group plc, a testing and inspection specialist, has strengthened its industrial services division with the acquisition of a 3D data capture and measurement services company.

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Phibro Animal Health raises $45 million

A New Jersey-based manufacturer of animal health and nutrition products has floated on AIM, raising $45 million (£22.8 million).

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Intertek goes 3D with Hi-Cad acquisition

Intertek Group plc, a testing and inspection specialist, has strengthened its industrial services division with the acquisition of a 3D data capture and measurement services company.

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Sexual Health Group to grow market share

Sexual Health Group plc (SHG), a Berkshire-based supplier of sexual health, patient hygiene and diagnostic products to customers including the NHS, is to acquire Pasante Healthcare to create a leading provider of products and services in the UK’s sexual health market.

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A year of two halves

M&A’s Mark Dunne reports on the £255 million deal that rapidly turned into a worrying statistic

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Xafinity completes first acquisition

Business process outsourcing specialist Xafinity has started a buy-and-build strategy with the acquisition of one of its competitors.

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Real Hotels to exit London

The Real Hotel Company plc is planning to dispose of three of its London-based hotels to Whitbread subsidiary Premier Inn Hotels for £18.6 million.

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