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Friday 2 July 2021

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Equity funds and warchests ‘driving acquisition acceleration’

The rate of business acquisitions in the Midlands is accelerating "at high speed", driven by vast amounts of private equity funding, cheap debt and businesses with major warchests, according to a panel of experts. But dealmakers on Insider’s Dealmaking: Outlook and Opportunities after Lockdown round table warned that the next few months are set to see an uptick on the number of businesses coming to market because they are in trouble.
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Business Matters: Top five tips for compassionate coaching conversations

Dr Alexandra Morgan, executive coach and programme leader at De Montfort University, offers her top five tips for compassionate coaching conversations.
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Deals

Evolution Funding Group acquires Click Dealer

LDC-backed motor finance broker Evolution Funding Group has acquired automotive software and digital services provider Click Dealer for an undisclosed sum.
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Convergence Group buys network specialist LAN3

Business telecoms provider Convergence Group has acquired network specialist LAN3 in a bid to scale up its operations.
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Finance firm launches to help SMEs fund growth

A commercial finance firm has launched in Birmingham with the aim of helping SMEs to raise working capital to fund their growth.
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Deal volume rises at Clearwater International

Deal volume increased at mid-market advisory firm Clearwater International during its latest financial year despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
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CMO Group to float with market cap of £95m

Online-only retailer of building materials CMO Group has announced its proposed admission to trading on AIM and a linked placing which is set to raise £45m. Based on the placing price, the business will have a market capitalisation of about £95m.
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Major investment for internet service provider

An internet service provider has secured a £63m investment from alternative asset manager Gresham House as it looks to accelerate its UK expansion.
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Business

Claritas Tax appoints first chairman

Advisory and compliance practice Claritas Tax has appointed its first chairman.
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Lodders appoints new department head

Law firm Lodders has appointed a partner to head-up its new dedicated environmental law service.
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Property

Profits rise at IM Properties Group

Solihull-based IM Properties Group has reported an increase in pre-tax profits despite a net £22m write down across its standing investment portfolio due to the effects of Covid-19.
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JLL instructed to sell 178,000 sq ft office building

Birmingham City Council has instructed JLL on the sale of a 178,000 sq ft office building.
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Approval tipped for 60-home scheme

An application for the development of 60 homes on agricultural land in Coventry has been recommended for approval.
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Director appointment at the LPDF

Birmingham-based The Land Promoters and Developers Federation has appointed an associate director of policy and research.
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Manufacturing

Safetyflex Barriers completes Coventry project

Safetyflex Barriers, a manufacturer of anti-terrorism bollards, barriers and crash-rated street furniture, has completed a major project in its home city of Coventry.
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Former Ricoh Arena reveals name change

The name of the venue formerly known as the Ricoh Arena has officially changed as part of a new agreement.
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LEVC launches telematics service

Coventry-headquartered electric vehicle manufacturer LEVC has launched a new telematics service.
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