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AIM float for Cryo-Save Group

Cryo-Save Group, a company which collects and stores adult stem cells for use in stem cell therapy, has raised £26.5 million in its initial public offering (IPO) on AIM. The company’s market capitalisation at the placing price of 210p per share is £101.2 million.

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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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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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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