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Barclays-backed mortgage lender raises debt

Jerrold Holdings, a secured mortgage lender in which Barclays Private Equity owns a significant minority stake, has raised £900,000 through a ‘complex’ deal involving several other banks. The leading lenders were The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS); nabCapital, a division of National Australia Bank; and Bank of Scotland Corporate.

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Platinum buys Latin American mining company

AIM-listed investor Platinum Diversified Mining has bought International Consolidated Minerals, a Latin American-focused mining and exploration company, in a reverse takeover.

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Imperial deal for Hargreaves

Hargreaves Services, a minerals and support services group, has strengthened its liquid transportation business with the acquisition of Imperial Tankers.

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Lingerie business draws 3i’s attention

European private equity firm 3i has acquired a majority stake in Agent Provocateur, a retailer of 'classic to exotic' women's underwear.

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Management books Hotelscene deal

The management team at Hotelscene, a hotel and conference booking agent that specialises in online corporate hotel bookings, has bought the business in an undisclosed seven-figure deal.

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Anti-fraud software firm receives investment

A Liverpool-based software developer that was established to prevent online credit card fraud has secured a six-figure investment.

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Close Enterprise VCT offers new shares

After raising £19.8 million in April this year, Close Enterprise VCT now intends to raise a further £20 million through an offer of new shares.

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Galliford goes north

Galliford Try, a construction and housebuilding group, has acquired northeast-based housing contractor, Kendall Cross Holdings, for £9.3 million cash.

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Close Enterprise VCT offers new shares

After raising £19.8 million in April this year, Close Enterprise VCT now intends to raise a further £20 million through an offer of new shares.

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Galliford goes north

Galliford Try, a construction and housebuilding group, has acquired northeast-based housing contractor, Kendall Cross Holdings, for £9.3 million cash.

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Ultra Electronics buys Atkins for £4 million

Ultra Electronics (Ultra), a group of specialist electronic systems and product supply companies, has acquired specialist software provider Atkins & Partners for £4 million.

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Ennstone continues to build for £3.25 million

Diversified quarrying group Ennstone has acquired its ninth firm this year, purchasing Waveney Asphalt Company (Waveney) for £3.25 million.

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FKI steams ahead with £2.1 million deal

Engineering firm FKI has acquired historic locomotive works Hunslet-Barclay out of administration for £2.1 million.

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Funeral Services Partnership raises £3.75 million

Funeral Services Partnership (FSP), a group of independent funeral businesses in the UK, has raised £3.75 million.