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The Chess Group makes its 80th acquisition

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 | MERGER
IT and telecoms business The Chess Group has purchased Avenir Telecom Group’s UK airtime division to continue with its growth strategy. Its 80th acquisition is set to boost Chess’ mobile and partner services division,... continue reading

Tracsis purchases fellow software business Datasys

Mon, 19 May 2014 | MERGER
Software for transport business Tracsis has purchased Datasys, which counts Virgin amongst its customers, in a £4.5 million deal. The purchase is Tracsis’ sixth in a line of strong technology-based business acquisitio... continue reading

Carphone Warehouse and Dixon merger nears finalisation

Thu, 08 May 2014 | MERGER
Carphone Warehouse and Dixons Retail are on the verge of agreeing a merger deal that would create a formidable retailer in Britain with 1,300 stores. An announcement on the deal is expected around 15 May, the date that Dixons is... continue reading

Communisis buys two media businesses

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 | MERGER
Customer communication service provider Communisis has made two acquisitions to support its goal of building its services. Communisis, which has offices in London and across the UK, and a presence in five European countries as we... continue reading

Sanderson to report stronger figures after two acquisitions in 2013

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 | MERGER
Months after IT services and software group Sanderson made two strategic acquisitions, it has reported a larger order book, higher profit figures and a positive start from the newly purchased operations. Coventry-based Sanderson ... continue reading

Restore buys fellow document manager Magnum Secure

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 | MERGER
Record manager firm Magnum Secure has been purchased by support services provider Restore in a £4.6 million deal. Buying Magnum will cement Restore’s position as a leading records management service provider in Britai... continue reading

Birmingham jewellers merge

Sat, 05 Apr 2014 | MERGER
Two jewellery companies in Birmingham – Hockley Mint and Merrell Casting Company – have merged in an attempt to better service their respective and joint companies. According to the Professional Jeweller, both compani... continue reading

Direct2Mum buys fellow baby products seller Bambino Direct

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 | MERGER
Nursery products business Direct2Mum has boosted its position in the market with the purchase of multi-channel nursery company Bambino Direct for a six-figure sum. Based in Barnsley, Yorkshire, Direct2Mum sells baby and toddler p... continue reading

Two successful marketing businesses merge

Wed, 19 Mar 2014 | MERGER
Marketing and consulting business Jaywing announced its £18 million purchase of search specialist Epiphany Solutions yesterday (18th March). The acquisition is a declaration of Jaywing’s intent to freshen up the busin... continue reading

Loft Creations buys K&B Harrogate to drive growth

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 | MERGER
Loft Creations, a young, fast growing loft conversion firm, has purchased home extension builder K&B Harrogate for an undisclosed amount. Established only four months ago in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, Loft Creations has its ... continue reading

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