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Gresham sells 2e2 for £130 million

UK mid-market private equity firm Gresham has exited 2e2, a technology services provider, through the sale of the business to Duke Street Capital for £130 million.

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Beringea completes sale of Mergermarket

Beringea, the international private equity firm, has completed the sale of portfolio company Mergermarket to the Financial Times Group, a subsidiary of Pearson Plc, the global media company.

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UK proves irresistible for investment

The UK has attracted more foreign investment than any of its European neighbours in the first six months of this year, winning more than a fifth of all investment projects in Europe, research from accountancy firm and business adviser Ernst & Young has found.

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Close Brothers gets formidable in Europe

Close Brothers, the independent corporate finance adviser, has appointed three directors in the UK, a new director in France and made senior promotions in Germany.

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UK businesses alarmed by red tape burden

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has warned that new laws set to come into force this month could stifle growth opportunities for many small businesses.

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AIM listing key for SSP’s growth strategy

SSP Holdings (SSP), the holding company of Software Solutions Partners Limited, has seen its share price rise from 98p to 105.5p after its first day of trading on AIM.

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LSE seeks a more rigorous AIM

A consultation document released by the London Stock Exchange (LSE) should strengthen the regulatory framework of AIM, notably by creating greater accountability and transparency for Nomads and issuers.

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Apax swoops for Incisive

Private equity firm Apax Partners has agreed to buy Incisive Media for £199 million, through newly incorporated bidding company Apax Summer Limited.

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LSE seeks a more rigorous AIM

A consultation document released by the London Stock Exchange (LSE) should strengthen the regulatory framework of AIM, notably by creating greater accountability and transparency for Nomads and issuers.

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Apax swoops for Incisive

Private equity firm Apax Partners has agreed to buy Incisive Media for £199 million, through newly incorporated bidding company Apax Summer Limited.

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Another Plus for Brickles

Earlier this week saw the launch of Global Education Group on Plus Markets, the tertiary growth market being invigorated by CEO Simon Brickles.

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Invista makes its mark

Invista, a real estate investment management newcomer, saw its shares soar to an immediate 5p premium to its 90p AIM placing price on Tuesday.

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SBS to be downsized

Following a barrage of recent criticism, Government agency the Small Business Service will be significantly reduced, says trade and industry secretary Alistair Darling in an interview with the Financial Times.

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Barclays buys into £600m Jerrold

Barclays Private Equity paid £113.5 million to acquire a minority stake in Manchester-based secured lending company Jerrold Holdings.