Today's West Midlands business news from Insider |
Latest News | 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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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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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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Business telecoms provider Convergence Group has acquired network specialist LAN3 in a bid to scale up its operations.
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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 increased at mid-market advisory firm Clearwater International during its latest financial year despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
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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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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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Advisory and compliance practice Claritas Tax has appointed its first chairman.
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Law firm Lodders has appointed a partner to head-up its new dedicated environmental law service.
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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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Birmingham City Council has instructed JLL on the sale of a 178,000 sq ft office building.
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An application for the development of 60 homes on agricultural land in Coventry has been recommended for approval.
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Birmingham-based The Land Promoters and Developers Federation has appointed an associate director of policy and research.
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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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Member Exclusive News | The name of the venue formerly known as the Ricoh Arena has officially changed as part of a new agreement.
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Coventry-headquartered electric vehicle manufacturer LEVC has launched a new telematics service.
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