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South East Monday 31 January 2022

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TOP STORY Top-performing Thames Valley firms revealed The top performing mid-market companies from across the Thames Valley – which represent the backbone of the region's economy – have been revealed, with the list including a family-owned agricultural group, an automotive services firm and an architectural metalwork manufacturer. The Mid-Market 200 is featured in the inaugural edition of the South East Business Insider magazine. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Business Matters: Business agility is for life, not just for 2022 Andrew Frame, M&A director for corporate finance at Grant Thornton UK LLP, explores how firms have embraced agility since the pandemic started and explains why this style of business will remain critical for future growth. Read More

DEALS LDC exits water pressure firm investment Mid-market private equity firm LDC has exited its investment in a water pressure-boosting specialist as part of a secondary buyout backed by Epiris. Read More US firm buys Kent screening specialist A Kent-based background screening specialist which works with clients worldwide has been bought. Read More Constellation snaps up major stake in Lookers We Buy Any Car owner Constellation Automotive has taken a significant stake in listed dealer group Lookers. Read More Terms agreed for foreign currency firm buy A Tunbridge Wells-headquartered foreign currency specialist looks set to be acquired in a £3m deal. Read More

PROPERTY £40m investment for Chipping Norton venue A Chipping Norton resort venue is set to undergo a £40m investment. Read More Approval for wastewater treatment site expansion The proposed expansion of Benenden Wastewater Treatment Work in Kent has been backed. Read More US group strikes deal for Surrey business park The freehold interest of an 8.5-acre business park in Surrey has been acquired by a US industrial real estate group, with the deal representing its largest ever buy. Read More Southampton office alterations turned away Plans to alter the conditions attached to an approved office development scheme in Southampton have been knocked back. Read More Plans in for boxing club move Plans to relocate Wokingham & Emmbrook Boxing Club have been submitted. Read More

BUSINESS South East confidence remains steady - Lloyds Business confidence in the South East remained steady in January, according to new data from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Read More Southampton recruitment firm eyes expansion A specialist recruitment consultancy in Southampton is on the expansion trail. Read More Savills makes Kent hire Property consultancy Savills has made a senior hire in Kent. Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS 7 Apr Insider South East Dealmakers Awards 2022 21 Jul Insider Made in the UK Awards 2022 15 Sep Insider Thames Valley Dealmakers Awards 2022

SERVICES & GUIDES Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More Best Places to Meet The region's top places to hold events, conferences and meetings. Read More

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