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M&A

Articles and news on Mergers and Acquisitions, featuring latest M&A activity in the UK and Europe plus guides and advice on M&A strategy.

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M&A activity among SMEs tipped to rise

One in ten small and medium-sized businesses are actively considering acquiring a competing business, according to a new study that raises the prospect of increased M&A activity next year.

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Tech M&A surges ahead

The value of disclosed global technology deals has risen by 8 per cent to a total of $56.4 billion during the third quarter of 2011, new statistics show.

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EDM Group is acquiring Sala International

Sala International is to join rival document management and information provider EDM Group in a £52 million deal.

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M&A the way forward for UK corporates

While the domestic market remains volatile for UK corporates, M&A, particularly in the emerging markets, offers a promising alternative for those hoping to drive growth, says new findings.

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August Equity disposes of Planit

Private equity firm August Equity has disposed of its interest in Planit through a sale to Vero Software for an undisclosed amount.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Market expertise vital for M&A

Businesses acquired by institutional investors are posting higher returns in the long run compared to those which are not, new research shows.

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MarkitSERV will acquire Logicscope

Logicscope, a UK electronic trade notification platform, is to be acquired by is US counterpart MarkitSERV, in a push to extend its reach in processing foreign exchange transactions.

Legislation and Regulation

The ‘Red-Tape Revolution’?

The Takeover Panel has unleashed a fresh batch of requirements for M&A transactions, however they have not been welcomed.

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Risky Business

With corporate M&A on the up, EMC Corporate Finance has closed transactions in excess of £100 million over the past 12 months.

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UK M&A grows

As strange as it might seem, M&A in the UK is experiencing strong growth. The second quarter of 2011 showed a rise of 19 per cent on the first quarter.

Opinion

A sign of things to come

With technology being one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK, M&A examines the deal drivers behind tech M&A.

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Overseas UK M&A falls despite domestic deal appetite

Expenditure on acquisitions abroad by UK companies has fallen to £10.2 billion in the second quarter of 2011, down from £20.7 billion in quarter one, in contrast to the increase seen in domestic M&A as buyers look for local value, new statistics show.