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Zeus rings the changes at XLN

Several minority shareholders have exited the telecoms services business they helped fund in 2002 after its co-founders secured the backing of Zeus Private Equity.

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Tullow sells Congo stake

Korea National Oil Company is to pay £220 million for Tullow Oil’s share of the M’Boundi field in Congo (Brazzaville).

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Further deals loom for Morton

Wily city financier Bob Morton, the entrepreneurial catalyst behind the resurgence of accountancy venture Tenon last year (and many others down the years), has wasted no time in completing his first AIM deal of 2008, shepherding Conchango from PLUS to the junior market on January 14th with the help of advisers JM Finn.

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Earmarked for success

Ritchey plc, a manufacturer of ear tags and animal identification products, has just debuted on AIM following its withdrawal from PLUS, raising £6.4 million via a share placing.

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Jelf triple acquisition and placing

Diversified insurance and financial services firm Jelf Group plc (Jelf) has acquired three firms and proposed two placings.

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Ritter raises a glass to growth

Falling alcohol sales have failed to dampen the spirits of Soho Clubs and Bars chief executive Joachim Ritter, who is seeking a backer to fund his expansion plans.

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Down but not out

Speculation about the availability of debt in the post-crunch period is rife. Morag Dickson assesses what it all means for mid-market M&A

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Winning Pitch plc’s strategy in motion

Management consultancy provider Winning Pitch plc has completed its first deal since floating on PLUS last December.

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Down but not out

Speculation about the availability of debt in the post-crunch period is rife. Morag Dickson assesses what it all means for mid-market M&A

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Winning Pitch plc’s strategy in motion

Management consultancy provider Winning Pitch plc has completed its first deal since floating on PLUS last December.

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Tech buy-out fund raises $500 million

Investcorp Technology Partners (ITP), which invests in growing technology businesses, has closed a new $500 million (£252 million) fund, bringing its total assets under management to $1 billion.

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WPP goes fourth

WPP Group plc, a London-based communications services provider, has closed its fourth acquisition in as many days after it bought a majority stake in an Indian events and promotions company.

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CGT backlash wins concession from Chancellor

Chancellor Alistair Darling has confirmed that capital gains tax (CGT) taper relief will be withdrawn from April, and a new rate of 18 per cent introduced.

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Sports Direct acquires 5 per cent stake in Amer Sports

Retailing giant Sports Direct has retraced its steps along the acquisition trail with the euro48.2 million (£36 million) purchase of a near 5 per cent stake in Finnish sports equipment company, Amer Sports.