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Polo Resources floats on AIM

Investment company Polo Resources has been admitted to AIM. The company issued some 131.4 million ordinary shares at 5p each to institutional and other investors raising £6.6 million.

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DCC flys into the UK with euro 3.5 million deal

Business support services conglomerate DCC plc has increased its presence in Britain through the acquisition of Squadron Medical for an initial €3.5 million (£2.5 million).

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Hotbed invests £2.1 million in Mobiletrails

Private investor syndicate Hotbed has invested £2.1 million of growth capital in Mobiletrails, a provider of travel information to mobile devices.

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Eurotel in £44 million buy-out

Inflexion Private Equity, a specialist in the small mid-market, has led the secondary buy-out of business telecoms provider Eurotel for £44 million.

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Australian firm buys UK broker

OAMPS, an Australian insurance broker has acquired UK broker Keith Johnson & Co (KJ).

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Sovereign buys Orient Gold

Sovereign Capital has acquired Orient Gold, a national provider of apprenticeship and adult learning through its portfolio company STL, taking it one step closer to becoming the UK’s market-leading national vocational training provider.

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Helphire buys taxi company

Helphire Group plc, a provider of replacement vehicles to road accident victims, has strengthened its business after buying one of its taxi sub-contractors.

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Vendia drinks to new investment

A fairtrade drinks company is to expand its vending machine business after securing a seven-figure funding package.

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Helphire buys taxi company

Helphire Group plc, a provider of replacement vehicles to road accident victims, has strengthened its business after buying one of its taxi sub-contractors.

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Vendia drinks to new investment

A fairtrade drinks company is to expand its vending machine business after securing a seven-figure funding package.

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Home is where the deal is for Avon

A southwest-based nursing home operator has expanded its coverage with the acquisition of a business in Wiltshire.

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Motive buys Scarlet stake

Motive Television plc has bought a 75 per cent shareholding in Manchester-based production company Scarlet Television. The stake was sold by Medal Entertainment & Media’s administrator for £50,000.

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LDC Trust Management takes the call

Financial services firm LDC Trust Management has acquired Safecall, a support service for bullied or disgruntled employees, for undisclosed terms.

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Ellisons expands in Essex

Ellisons Solicitors is expanding its footprint in Essex with the planned merger of PTL Solicitors, set to complete on 1 May 2008. The merged firm, which will be known as Ellisons Solicitors, will have 18 partners and some 40 other fee earners.

Partner content

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

Accounting and Finance Software

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.

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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