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First institutional fundraising for wave energy venture

ORECon, the Devon-based developer of a device to harness energy from waves, has received $24 million (£12.1 million) from a syndicate of European and US venture capital houses.

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Tarsus buys into China

A London-based business-to-business media group has started expanding into emerging markets with an acquisition in China. LSE-listed Tarsus Group, which has interests in exhibitions, conferences, publishing and online media, has bought 50 per cent of Hubei Hope Exhibition Company.

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SAM buys Burfield

Syndicate Asset Management plc (SAM) has made its tenth acquisition since its 2005 AIM float to strengthen its financial planning offering to private clients.

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Car manual publisher closes digital deal

A publisher of car and motorcycle repair and maintenance manuals has expanded its portfolio of products for professional mechanics following an acquisition in the Netherlands.

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Dressed for success

Despite a perceived trend towards dressing down, the majority of office workers still believe dressing smartly helps win promotions, according to a survey from recruiter Reed Employment.

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Endless raises £164 million fund

Private equity house Endless has closed its first institutionally-backed fund at £164 million.

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Good foundation for AIM

AIM has seen its biggest flotation this year, with activist investor Laxey Partners launching its Terra Catalyst property fund.

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Aon buys UK brokering assets

Risk management specialist Aon has strengthened its offering in the UK with a multi-million pound acquisition.

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Good foundation for AIM

AIM has seen its biggest flotation this year, with activist investor Laxey Partners launching its Terra Catalyst property fund.

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Aon buys UK brokering assets

Risk management specialist Aon has strengthened its offering in the UK with a multi-million pound acquisition.

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Buy and build at heart of strong PE activity

Buy and build soared to record highs in the year that left other M&A strategies at a low ebb. According to a report, 2007 saw private equity-backed companies complete 385 builds, 92 of which were sealed in the first year post-buy.

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Management’s selective buy-out

A management buy-out has saved 125 outlets of a high street women’s clothing retailer from closure.

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Future fortunes

Despite the credit crunch slowing deal-making, Landsbanki’s Brent Osborne and Rachel Jones still believe there are fortunes to be made in 2008

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The day of the smaller, sustainable deal has arrived

The party’s over for private equity houses seeking to fund large-scale deals on the back of massive debt. M&A's Andrew MacLeod reports on why small ones really are more juicy

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