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Dubai firm gets smart

Dubai-based investment company DIFC Investments is set to buy software licensing and professional services firm SmartStream Technologies for some £200 million.

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Lavendon powers £61.8 million deal

Powered equipment rental firm Lavendon Group has bolstered its offering with the acquisition of DK Rental Group, comprising three subsidiaries, for €87.8 million. (£61.8 million).

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Another $8.5 million for Celltick

Celltick, the developer of a platform that displays content on the idle screens of mobile phones, has raised $8.5 million (£4.1 million) in a Series D funding round.

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ISG to pierce skyline

Interior Services Group (ISG), a UK-based construction manager, has acquired Pearce Group for an initial consideration of £12.8 million. A further £9 million is payable within the next two years, dependent on targets being met.

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On the record

M&A reports on businesses seeking acquisitions, make disposals or to list on the markets in the coming months.

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Northern Bear goes roofing

Northern Bear, the building services group, has acquired Leeds-based roofing contractor Jennings for £5.1 million in a bid to up its presence in the northeast.

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Norcros raises £100.5 million on LSE

Norcros, a supplier of home consumer products, has re-financed its debt and has listed on the London Stock Exchange’s main market. The re-financing was undertaken to restructure the group’s debt, reduce finance costs and facilitate the listing which raised £100.5 million.

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Strategic Natural Resources launches on AIM

Strategic Natural Resources (SNR), a vehicle set up to exploit natural resource opportunities in South Africa, has listed on AIM.

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Norcros raises £100.5 million on LSE

Norcros, a supplier of home consumer products, has re-financed its debt and has listed on the London Stock Exchange’s main market. The re-financing was undertaken to restructure the group’s debt, reduce finance costs and facilitate the listing which raised £100.5 million.

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Strategic Natural Resources launches on AIM

Strategic Natural Resources (SNR), a vehicle set up to exploit natural resource opportunities in South Africa, has listed on AIM.

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Omega creates new deal

Omega Diagnostics Group (Omega), a medical diagnostic company, has acquired Genesis Diagnostics and Cambridge Nutritional Sciences (Genesis-CNS) for an initial £5.7 million.

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Westbury Property Fund acquires haulage firm

The Westbury Property Fund has acquired logistics group Eddie Stobart for £138 million and O'Connor Group for £24 million and at the same time has sold its wholly owned property investment company for £150 million.

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Energy Cranes lifts presence

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Aggregate Industries builds on business

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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