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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Wear Inns begins acquisition drive aided by BGF and NVM

A pub group owned by NVM Private Equity and the Business Growth Fund (BGF) has begun its acquisitive growth strategy by purchasing nine venues from TCG Bars.

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Powwownow acquires Conference Genie

The provider of free conference calls is looking to strengthen its grip on the UK market with the acquisition of a rival company.

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Angel Springs uses LDC to make fourth buy

LDC-backed water cooler business Angel Springs has closed its fourth deal in a year by acquiring Isis Office Hydration.

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Dunedin sells WFEL to German trade buyer

Private equity firm Dunedin has realised its investment in WFEL, netting a 2.4x return on its interest.

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A-Gas continues expansion with help from LDC

LDC has continued with its portfolio company acquisitions by supporting A-Gas International in the purchase of SA Rural Agencies for an undisclosed amount.

Mergers & Acquisitions

The human element when acquiring a company

Robin Murray Brown, partner at executive search firm Tyzack Partners, argues that acquisitions often focus on financial elements and fail to properly recognise the human aspect of a deal.

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