Acquisitions

News and articles on business acquisitions including guides on strategic planning, and effective integration to best realise synergies, mitigate risks, and create value for shareholders.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Managing an acquirer’s emotions

Many deals go off the rails because of emotional reasons. Mike Robson, director at business consultants Azure Partners, explains how to manage a potential acquirer’s deal nerves and keep an acquisition on track.

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In-Situ eyes Europe with Waterra

UK-based Waterra, which supplies groundwater monitoring equipment, has been acquired by US company In-Situ in a strategic transaction that aims to increase the group’s market share across Europe.

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Tennants makes £18 million buy

Chemical manufacturing and distribution group, Tennants Consolidated, has acquired Tessenderlo Fine Chemicals for £18 million.

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Sugar Puffs maker acquired for £82 million

Raisio has acquired British food producer Big Bear Group, maker of the Sugar Puffs and Poppets brands, for £82 million, allowing Investec Growth and Acquisition Finance to exit.

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Optegra takes German Augentis

Private eye care group Optegra aims to expand further into continental Europe after acquiring German ophthalmic services provider, Augentis.

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Better Capital-backed Gardner buys Blade

Investment firm Better Capital, founded by venture capitalist Jon Moulton, has backed aerospace supplier Gardner Group's acquisition of the Blade Tooling Company and Blade Technology.

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