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Aker Solutions E&C International Ltd

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:29:40 +0000

Sandnessjen Engineering Acquired - Company Growth
Aker Solutions has acquired Norwegian engineering company Sandnessj¸en Engineering. The acquisition will strengthen Aker Solutions' presence in northern Norway and grow the company's engineering capacity for offshore projects.

Unilever Uk & Cn Holdings Limited

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:13:43 +0000

Profits rise at consumer goods company - Beauty products company acquired - 18 jobs lost
Consumer goods company Unilever has recorded a small rise in 2011 profits after price hikes and cost savings offset difficult market conditions. During 2011 the firm has also acquired beauty products company Alberto Culver. Up to 18 jobs will be lost at its factory in Swansea, Wales.

Network Group Holdings Plc

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:24 +0000

Joint Management Buyout - £425m combined turnover - Pertemps and Network Group
A planned buyout by the joint management teams of Pertemps and Network Group Holdings will create a company with a combined turnover of more than £425m.

C.J. Lang & Son Ltd

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:13:23 +0000

Profits rise 12% - Company sells division for £5.3m
Independent convenience store firm CJ Lang and Son, based in Dundee, Scotland, has recorded a 12% rise in profits as a result of the sale of its cash and carry division for £5.3m. Company income fell from £256.6 million to £239.18m. The company operates more than 100 Spar stores and also holds the licence for the brand in Scotland.

Misys Plc

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:00:02 +0000

Misys Plc - Merger Update
MSY - NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN OR INTO ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION 7 February 2012 Misys plc ("Misys") and Temenos Group AG ("Temenos") discussions regarding a possible all share...

Absolute Vacuum Services Limited

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:11:58 +0000

Acquired by AES Engineering
AES Engineering's AESPUMP has bought pump repairer and supplier Absolute Vacuum for an undisclosed sum. AESPUMP, based in Bedford, manages pump assets for the process industries, and the acquisition will add to its network of service centres. Andy Taylor is Managing Director.

Hangar 8 Plc

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:11:58 +0000

Hangar8 Malta acquired - international expansion
Oxford-based private jet operator Hangar8 Plc has acquired a 49% share in a new Maltese business, Hangar8 Malta, as part of its international expansion strategy. Hangar8, which has a £1.8m turnover and 37 employees, has the option to take on a controlling 51% share in the company.

Sight And Sound Technology Limited

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:11:58 +0000

Acquires Forcetenco - expansion of technology for visually impaired
Northampton-based Sight and Sound Technology has acquired Surrey-based The Force Ten Company (Forcetenco) for an undisclosed sum. Forcetenco specialises in low vision aids and assistive hearing products and the acquisition will strengthen Sight and Sound's range of technology for the visually impaired.