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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.

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Randall & Quilter acquires KMS

Randall & Quilter, an AIM traded run-off management service provider and acquirer of solvent insurance companies in run-off, has acquired KMS, a London-based provider of insurance run-off services, through the acquisition of the holding company Continuum Holdings for £1.78 million.

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Swiss firm Forbo takes to the floor with UK company

A Swiss-based flooring systems specialist has extended its network with a nine-figure acquisition in the UK.

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Energy Cranes buys subsea cable firm Baricon Systems

Energy Cranes International, an offshore crane and mechanical handling services contractor, has acquired Aberdeen-based Baricon Systems.

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Weir Group buys Mesa Manufacturing

Scottish engineering group Weir Group Plc has bought US company Mesa Manufacturing in a cash deal worth $40 million (£20 million).

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Maximuscle brings maximum returns for Piper Private Equity

Darwin Private Equity fought off several trade and private equity buyers to complete its first transaction, the acquisition of Maximuscle, a sports nutrition company, for £75 million.

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Dream Lodge’s £2 million acquisition

In today's deal headlines Dream Lodge has expanded its holiday park operations with the £2 million purchase of Woodlands Holiday Village, as Aberdeen Asset Management looks set to acquire rival Goodman Property Investors for some £109.5 million.

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Tricor targets Europe after UK deal

A Far Eastern professional services group has taken the first step in its plan to expand into Europe through the acquisition of a corporate adviser in London.

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Hallmark goes fourth with acquisitions

Hallmark Hotel Group has continued its buy-and-build strategy by spending £25 million on buying four properties.

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Intertek goes 3D with Hi-Cad acquisition

Intertek Group plc, a testing and inspection specialist, has strengthened its industrial services division with the acquisition of a 3D data capture and measurement services company.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Championing an acquisition or takeover as a CEO

CEOs stand or fall by the success of their acquisitions. Marc Barber speaks to business leaders about their preferences when putting a deal through.

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Maelor to build on pharma platform

A UK-based hospital medicines group is to acquire Speciality European Pharma subsidiary Speciality European Pharma International AG (SEPI) of Switzerland for £9.3 million cash with a further payment of up to £5million subject to regulatory criteria and sales targets.

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Paladin buys electrical testing business

A Bath company has continued its buy-and-build strategy to create a substantial property services business with the acquisition of an electrical testing company.