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Tuesday 23 February 2021

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Fastfit Nationwide acquired in MBO

A national supplier of commercial vehicle ply-lining, conversions and accessories has been acquired in a management buyout (MBO).
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Business Matters: The significance of origin

Over the past six weeks as our understanding of the "Free Trade Agreement" has evolved, it has become increasingly apparent that one of the most significant issues facing businesses is that of origin, according to Terri Bruce, director of indirect tax for SMEs and not for profits at Dains
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Deals

AFH independent directors reiterate offer recommendation

The independent directors of AFH Financial have reiterated their recommendation of a £224.5m takeover offer from a US private equity group after a major shareholder reportedly rejected the deal.
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Victoria to offer €350m in senior secured notes

Historic carpet maker Victoria is to offer €350m in senior secured notes, the proceeds of which will support acquisitions and a partial refinancing.
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Assetz Capital backs Forge Care with £5m CBILS boost

Assetz Capital has provided a £5m development loan – through the CBILS initiative – to Forge Care in a deal that will help the operator to overcome the challenges brought about by the pandemic and to fund construction of its new residential childcare care facility in Nuneaton.
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Primary Capital takes stake in cycling retailer

Primary Capital has acquired a minority stake in cycling equipment retailer Sigma Sports.
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Business Matters: What Brexit and Covid-19 can teach us about crisis management

Dr Alessandro Merendino is a researcher within Coventry University’s Centre for Business in Society (CBiS), specialising in how leaders’ actions can directly affect the performance of a business. Here, he looks at how they can survive crises like the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit by ensuring they are resilient.
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Business

England’s roadmap offers hope of ‘getting back to business’

England's roadmap to recovery offers hope that the country can "get back to business," according to the CBI. The FSB has now called on the Chancellor to build on the Prime Minister's "whatever it takes" pledge at next week's Budget.
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Official launch for 400-strong PE-backed group

A new group, majority owned by private equity firm Elaghmore, has launched, bringing together four companies operating in the façade industry.
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New management structure at Signature Property Finance

Solihull-based Signature Property Finance has put a new management structure in place as it looks to navigate the property market challenges of 2021.
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Rebrand for IT services firm

IT services provider Microtrading has rebranded after fully integrating with Air IT.
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Business Matters: Ensuring your business stays healthy and robust

"If I can help business owners and their directors to act now so their future is more secure, I’m also helping to protect jobs, suppliers, buyers and our local economy," says Andy McGill, restructuring partner at Smith & Williamson LLP. Advising business owners and directors in the Midlands, Andy has developed a tried and tested approach which highlights actions they ought to consider to help them stay healthy and robust in tough market conditions.
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Property

Major Birmingham industrial scheme secures green light

Plans for a 29-acre multi-unit industrial and logistics development in Birmingham have been given the green light.
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Office plans secure thumbs up

Proposals to construct a ten-storey office building as part of the £500m Arena Central masterplan in Birmingham have secured the thumbs up.
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Apartments planned for site of former Beatties store

Proposals to redevelop a former Beatties store in Wolverhampton to provide new apartments and commercial space have been submitted.
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Engineering and motorsport sectors business park plans revealed

Plans have been revealed for a new business park close to Silverstone racing circuit to support the high-performance engineering and motorsport sectors.
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Green light for Birmingham industrial and logistics scheme

Planning permission has been granted for a multi-unit industrial and logistics development in Birmingham.
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Roundtable: The Digital Citizen

The public sector’s relationship with the citizen is undergoing a revolution.
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Manufacturing

£26m loadall order for JCB

JCB has secured a £26m order for its Loadall model.
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Microbrewery launches first beer

A Birmingham microbrewery has launched a new beer.
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Robust trading at Solid State

Solid State, a manufacturer of computing, power and communications components, has reported "robust" trading.
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Macaroon enterprise secures John Lewis funding

A Birmingham enterprise which has made macaroons for global brands, royalty and celebrities has secured a £150,000 grant from the John Lewis Partnership’s Community Investment Fund.
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Four new graduates in at CBRE Birmingham

CBRE has taken on four new graduates at its Birmingham office.
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