Deal Listings

Imagine acquires Irish Broadband

May 08 issue

Irish telecoms group Imagine Communications has acquired internet service provider Irish Broadband for €47 million (£37 million) in a debt-free deal. The merged business will have revenues of over €100 million.

Milestone acquires Coffee Nation

Apr 08 issue

Self-serve coffee business Coffee Nation has been bought by private equity firm Milestone Capital Partners via a secondary management buy-out (MBO). The deal valued the £20 million turnover business at approximately £25 million.

China Eastsea moves to AIM

Feb 08 issue

China Eastsea Business Software, a company providing IT and business process outsourcing services to oil companies within China, has moved its shares from PLUS to AIM and appointed a UK-based non-executive director.

AIM IPO for foam manufacturer

Dec 07/Jan 08 issue

FoaMasters, a Jersey-incorporated company that manufactures foam and related products through eight factories in China and Vietnam, has floated on AIM with a market capitalisation of US$64 million (£32 million).

Strong deal flow to continue

Nov 07 issue

Deals at the higher end of the market are harder to strike as the credit crunch causes banks to tighten up their lending policies, but this is leading to funding opportunities for companies in the lower to mid-market.

IPO Spotlight: CVS Group

Oct 07 issue

According to CEO Simon Innes, CVS Group is the first veterinary business to be listed on the London stock market. Its initial public offering (IPO) on AIM valued the company at £105.7 million – good news for its venture capitalist Sovereign Capital, which netted a return of 11.9 times its investment.

AIM IPO for property fund

Sep 07 issue

New Europe Property Investments (NEPI), which plans to invest in commercial property in Central and Eastern Europe, has floated on AIM. The newly incorporated company, which has funds of €53.6 million (£36.2 million) available as a result of the placing, will begin by focusing on opportunities in Romania.

AIM looks for lucky 13th year

Jun 07 issue

Companies and investors alike are confident AIM will pick up over the next 12 months, according to independent research commissioned by accountancy firm Baker Tilly.

Vanadium group takes a long look at AIM float

Dec 06/Jan 07 issue

Precious Metals Australia (PMA) says an AIM float could feature in preparations for its £70 million Windimurra vanadium project.

Lonrho plans airline float

Dec 06/Jan 07 issue

David Lenigas, entrepreneurial boss of Lonrho Africa, says the emerging conglomerate plans an AIM float in the New Year for Norse Air, the African air charter and leasing company where Lonrho has bought a 43 per cent controlling stake for £3.15 million.

Renewable group seeks £40 million

Dec 06/Jan 07 issue

US 'green' energy play Renewable Power & Light (RPL) plans to raise nearly £40 million
on AIM.

Former Publicis player to bring BrainJuicer to market

Dec 06/Jan 07 issue

Ex-Publicis man John Kearon plans to bring online market researcher BrainJuicer to AIM next month with a modest £1.4 million funding that should give the group a £15 million market price tag.


Editor's View Business Bulletin Trailblazers Business Tools Finance Expansion Strategy Leadership Flotation Exits Columns Enterprise News Deal Listings Backchat	Deal Listings Imagine acquires Irish Broadband May 08 issue Irish telecoms group Imagine Communications has acquired internet service provider Irish Broadband for €47 million (£37 million) in a debt-free deal. The merged business will have revenues of over €100 million. Milestone acquires Coffee Nation Apr 08 issue Self-serve coffee business Coffee Nation has been bought by private equity firm Milestone Capital Partners via a secondary management buy-out (MBO). The deal valued the £20 million turnover business at approximately £25 million. China Eastsea moves to AIM Feb 08 issue China Eastsea Business Software, a company providing IT and business process outsourcing services to oil companies within China, has moved its shares from PLUS to AIM and appointed a UK-based non-executive director. AIM IPO for foam manufacturer Dec 07/Jan 08 issue FoaMasters, a Jersey-incorporated company that manufactures foam and related products through eight factories in China and Vietnam, has floated on AIM with a market capitalisation of US$64 million (£32 million). Strong deal flow to continue Nov 07 issue Deals at the higher end of the market are harder to strike as the credit crunch causes banks to tighten up their lending policies, but this is leading to funding opportunities for companies in the lower to mid-market. IPO Spotlight: CVS Group Oct 07 issue According to CEO Simon Innes, CVS Group is the first veterinary business to be listed on the London stock market. Its initial public offering (IPO) on AIM valued the company at £105.7 million – good news for its venture capitalist Sovereign Capital, which netted a return of 11.9 times its investment. AIM IPO for property fund Sep 07 issue New Europe Property Investments (NEPI), which plans to invest in commercial property in Central and Eastern Europe, has floated on AIM. The newly incorporated company, which has funds of €53.6 million (£36.2 million) available as a result of the placing, will begin by focusing on opportunities in Romania. AIM looks for lucky 13th year Jun 07 issue Companies and investors alike are confident AIM will pick up over the next 12 months, according to independent research commissioned by accountancy firm Baker Tilly. Vanadium group takes a long look at AIM float Dec 06/Jan 07 issue Precious Metals Australia (PMA) says an AIM float could feature in preparations for its £70 million Windimurra vanadium project. Lonrho plans airline float Dec 06/Jan 07 issue David Lenigas, entrepreneurial boss of Lonrho Africa, says the emerging conglomerate plans an AIM float in the New Year for Norse Air, the African air charter and leasing company where Lonrho has bought a 43 per cent controlling stake for £3.15 million. Renewable group seeks £40 million Dec 06/Jan 07 issue US 'green' energy play Renewable Power & Light (RPL) plans to raise nearly £40 million on AIM. Former Publicis player to bring BrainJuicer to market Dec 06/Jan 07 issue Ex-Publicis man John Kearon plans to bring online market researcher BrainJuicer to AIM next month with a modest £1.4 million funding that should give the group a £15 million market price tag.