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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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Compass Group purchases Hong Kong business Shing Hin Catering Group

Global caterer Compass Group has acquired Shing Hin Catering Group in Hong Kong through its subsidiary Compass Group Hong Kong Limited. Round-up of today's M&A deals.

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Acquisition for AIM-listed InterQuest

IT staffing provider InterQuest has bought Contract Connections (CCL) in a deal worth £4.6 million.

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Deal values boost buy and build activity

European buy and build activity showed signs of growth in the first quarter of 2011, according to new research.

Growth Planning

When two become one – Post-deal integration after an acquisition

Post-deal integration is a vital part of any acquisition, but what strategies are businesses employing for integration to ensure the optimum return on investment?

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Actimax acquires Universal for £2.7 million

Actimax, a supplier of IT and telecoms infrastructure, has made a bolt-on acquisition, buying Universal Office Automation for £2.7 million to increase market share.

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ASL acquires Transcribe with Matrix support

Automated Systems Group (ASL) has begun its 'buy and build' strategy, acquiring Transcribe Copier Systems after securing £2 million follow-on investment from Matrix Private Equity Partners.

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Betfred makes online gamble

UK online bookmaker Betfred.com has purchased bingo websites BuckyBingo.com and BOGOFBingo.com in the company’s first online gaming purchase.

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Fagerhult secures deal for Designplan

Designplan Lighting, which manufactures and distributes outdoor lighting, has been acquired by Fagerhult Group for £10 million.

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The Carlyle Group acquires The Foundry

Advent Venture Partners has sold its stake in visual effects software developer The Foundry to asset manager The Carlyle Group for an undisclosed sum.

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Bridgepoint acquires CABB

Private equity firm Bridgepoint has bought German-based supplier of chlorine-based chemicals, CABB.

Growth Planning

Acquisitive mood

Over a third of private British businesses plan to expand by making an acquisition during the next three years.

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Intertek agrees to Moody deal

Safety services company Intertek has agreed to acquire Moody International for $730 million (£450 million).