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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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Avis drives off with car sharing business after snapping up Zipcar

Car sharing business Zipcar has been acquired by Avis Budget Group through a deal worth $500 million (£307 million).

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CitySprint delivers Eagle Express buy as buy-and-build acquisition activity continues

A seventh private equity-backed acquisition for CitySprint has seen it snap up Eagle Express Worldwide Couriers.

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Online cosmetics venture feelunique bought by Palamon Capital Partners

Palamon Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in beauty e-commerce business feelunique.com.

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Criminal records check firm TMG CRB meets GB Group’s acquisition requirements

Publicly-listed GB Group has acquired tmg.tv to access what it calls a 'growing market' for Criminal Records Bureau disclosure checks.

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Alliance Pharma continues down acquisition path by adding Opus to its operations

AIM-listed Alliance Pharma has closed its second acquisition of 2012 through the purchase of Opus Group.

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Turnaround investor RCapital aids Morses Club’s acquisition-led growth drive

RCapital portfolio business Morses Club has closed its second acquisition in four months as the business continues it return from administration.

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WANdisco uses AIM listing to good effect

Software firm WANdisco has made its first acquisition as a public company, four months after joining the Alternative Investment Market.

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Rutland Partners makes withdrawal with sale of NoteMachine

ATM business NoteMachine has been sold by turnaround investor Rutland Partners after a six-year investment.

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MedicAnimal embarks on strategic acquisition path

Venture capital-backed MedicAnimal has made an expansion play by purchasing online animal medicines, foods and grooming products retailer Petmeds.co.uk.

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MDNX grows sales to £85 million with Griffin buy

A Thames Valley-based company that helps businesses and government bodies manage their voice and data networks has accelerated its growth by acquiring another British business.

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CitySprint delivers with Scarlet Couriers buy

Private equity-backed CitySprint has closed its sixth acquisition since Dunedin backed a management buy-out of the business in December 2010.

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Andrew Page continues rapid growth with Camberley buy

Vehicle components business Andrew Page has taken its number of branches to over 90 following the acquisition of Camberley Auto Factors.