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ECI backs CliniSys buy-out

A developer of software designed to support healthcare professionals has been bought by its chief executive. CliniSys, which specialises in laboratory information management systems, was sold to a team led by Fiona Pearson.

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Motherwell Bridge sells subsidiaries

A Lanarkshire-based engineering contractor has sold its aerospace systems and mechanical design consultancy businesses to a management buy-out team.

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Electra backs Nuaire’s management

Nuaire, a manufacturer of domestic, commercial and industrial fans, has been bought by its management for the second time in three years. The Caerphilly-based company has been sold to a team led by chief executive Alan Wright for an undisclosed sum.

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LDC backs Penn buy-out from Gresham

A company that helps pharmaceutical and biotech firms bring new products to market has been bought by its management team.

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Mine removal firm joins PLUS

Mine removal and demilitarisation specialist Applied Engineering Products Holdings (AEPH) has listed on PLUS Markets. The company placed more than 1 million shares at 0.01p each and is expected to list about 58.4 million further shares in the next 60 days.

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When greed gets in the way

Exiting a business can do strange things to business owners as the prospect of unprecedented riches comes close to reality. ‘The greed is phenomenal,' says Mark Duffin, a director at global services provider Rentokil Initial.

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Bifold in £35 million buy-out

Bifold Fluid Power, a manufacturer of control valves and hydraulic pumps for the oil and gas industry, has undergone a £35 million secondary buy-out.

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Dechra buys Leeds business

Dechra Pharmaceuticals, a veterinary products and services business, has expanded its operations by acquiring Leeds Veterinary Laboratories (LVL) for £750,000.

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Bifold in £35 million buy-out

Bifold Fluid Power, a manufacturer of control valves and hydraulic pumps for the oil and gas industry, has undergone a £35 million secondary buy-out.

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Dechra buys Leeds business

Dechra Pharmaceuticals, a veterinary products and services business, has expanded its operations by acquiring Leeds Veterinary Laboratories (LVL) for £750,000.

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Recycling plant wins £12 million funding

Closed Loop London, which aims to run the UK's first waste plastic processing plant, has raised £12 million in a debt and equity deal.

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Cash boost for ATM company

London-based Cash4All raised £2.15 million from private investor network Hotbed.

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Double deal for oilfield services group

An Aberdeen-based diversified oilfield services group has strengthened its operations after buying two companies. Sovereign Oilfield Group spent £7.9 million adding Labtech Services and Vertec Engineering Services to its business.

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Sea change for Sanderson

Marine accommodation specialist Sanderson Maritime has acquired Liverpool’s oldest ship broker, SC Chambers & Co, with backing from the Merseyside Special Investment Fund. The deal was also supported with investment from Lloyds TSB and Sanderson’s own funds.