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TNS makes prosperous acquisition

Online research provider Taylor Nelson Sofres plc (TNS) has acquired Stockholm-based Prospera Research AB in a bid to grow its syndicated services in the financial sector across the Nordic region and other European markets. The consideration has been satisfied by the issue of shares in TNS.

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BioResearch ups acquisition quotient

Quotient BioResearch, a provider of safety evaluations to the bioscience industries, has purchased drug development specialist BioDynamics in a move that complements its existing drug development capabilities and grows its revenues to £35 million plus.

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Careforce acquires Seraph

A Stevenage-based domiciliary care services provider has widened its coverage of northeast England through buying a company in Darlington. Careforce, part of social housing repair and maintenance group Mears, has added Seraph to its portfolio in a seven-figure deal.

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Careforce buys northeast business

A Stevenage-based domiciliary care services provider has expanded its coverage into the northeast through buying a company in Darlington.

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Today’s deal headlines

In today’s deal headlines Quotient BioResearch has purchased drug development specialist BioDynamics and Thomas Cook Group plc has agreed to acquire online bed bank hotels4U.com for £21.8 million

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Smaller companies fail to support non-executives

Smaller quoted companies are failing to get the most out of their non-executive directors, according to a new report.

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UTV Media buys web business

UTV Media plc, a Belfast-headquartered media company and part of the ITV network, has bolstered its New Media division with the £5 million acquisition of web development business Tibus, which it plans to integrate post completion.

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KBC drinks to Scottish funding

A Scottish distiller of single and mainstream whiskey brands has received a funding package worth tens of million of pounds from a Belgian banking group.

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UTV Media buys web business

UTV Media plc, a Belfast-headquartered media company and part of the ITV network, has bolstered its New Media division with the £5 million acquisition of web development business Tibus, which it plans to integrate post completion.

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KBC drinks to Scottish funding

A Scottish distiller of single and mainstream whiskey brands has received a funding package worth tens of million of pounds from a Belgian banking group.

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AIM non-executives poorly managed

Smaller quoted companies, mostly listed on AIM, are failing to manage their non-executive directors (NEDs) effectively, according to research.

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Investec funds Telinet acquisitions

Integrated communications and technology (ICT) services provider Telinet has received a financing package of £8 million from the growth and acquisition team at private bank Investec.

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Lyceum closes £255 million fund

Private equity firm Lyceum Capital has closed its new fund, Lyceum Capital Fund II, at £255 million.

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Europe’s mid-market relatively credit-crunch free

Europe’s mid-market is an ideal place for private equity backers to invest as it will suffer less from the impact of the credit-crunch, according to the head of private equity at F&C.

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