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by Rachel Robson Learning disability care services provider CareTech has acquired Beacon Care Investments, a provider of specialist services for adults with learning difficulties, for up to £22.5 million. Of this total, £18.6 million is payable upon completion of the deal and will be ... READ MORE >>

by Rachel Robson China-based provider of content and information management solutions, Geong International, has signed six contracts with three automotive customers worth $1.1 million in the current financial year. The contracts concern the continued development of solutions based on ... READ MORE >>

The sudden departure of two leading lights leaves Seymour Pierce questioning the ability of who is left by Simon Keane Analysts warn that Gulfsands Petroleum may no longer have the experience to develop its key Khurbet East Syrian oil discovery following the shock resignation of its ... READ MORE >>

Troubled airline seeks amends with memorandum of understanding by Rachel Robson Business class only airline Silverjet, which has frequently been criticised about its financial position over recent months, is attempting to make amends after entering into a memorandum of understanding ... READ MORE >>

Fourth major contract win makes the data software specialist an attractive call by Rachel Robson Contract wins seem to be pretty high on the agenda for voice and data software specialist, AT Communications, which recently secured its fourth major contract this year. The... READ MORE >>

South China Resources goes for coal by Dan Coatsworth South Africa beckons for Aim-quoted metals explorer South China Resources as it prepares to reinvent itself as a coal specialist. The shares have been suspended pending a reverse takeover of the Elof coal project from mining... READ MORE >>

Goodwin puts brave face on prospect of losing out on Yukon Zinc by Dan Coatsworth Aim-quoted metals producer Griffin Mining says it will not fight an agreed counter offer for Canadian exploration group Yukon Zinc but insists its all-share offer is not a ‘dead... READ MORE >>

Medical device specialist gets go ahead that could prove lucractive by Rachel Robson As well as announcing the start of its pivotal US clinical trial for its EndoRefix endostapling device, medical device specialist Lombard Medical Technologies has been awarded FDA approval of the... READ MORE >>

Chemicals group acquires Deuchem by Rachel Robson Specialty chemicals group Elementis has significantly expanded its presence in Asia through agreeing to acquire Taiwan-based Deuchem for £40.4 million in cash. Deuchem supplies additives and resins to the coating and related... READ MORE >>

Is Corgi acquisition a smart play? by Rachel Robson Toy cars maker Corgi Classics has been snapped up by Hornby in a £7.5 million cash deal, adding to the firm’s mini model empire. Hornby is buying the brand, tooling and intellectual property rights from NASDAQ-quoted Corgi ... READ MORE >>