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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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K3 builds its customer base

Business software company K3 has added to its M&A drive by acquiring Unisoft BV as part of a deal which could ultimately cost euro2.77 million (£2.4 million).

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Cyber security drives Raytheon M&A

Raytheon, which provides defence and aerospace systems services, has acquired Pikewerks for an undisclosed amount.

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Japan wakes up to European M&A

The volume of outbound Japanese transactions has increased yearly by 20 per cent, with the past year posting record values, new research finds.

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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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Regulation drives Sportingbet’s M&A activities

Sportingbet has recouped the capital spent on the acquisition of Danbrook and Scandic earlier this week by disposing of its Turkish language website to East Pioneer.

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M&A sector watch with Peadar O’Reilly

Peadar O'Reilly, a regional director with Venture Structured Finance, gives his views on the current state of the M&A market and what sectors to watch out for in the coming months.

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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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Third M&A deal of 2011 for Spectris

Surrey-based Spectris has made an American buy through the acquisition of Sixnet.

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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.

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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.