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Mergers & Acquisitions in August 2015 A total of 222 acquisitions of UK companies was announced in August, according to deals database, Zephyr.   The most valuable deals were the £2.5 billion acqusition of Jazztel plc by Orange SA and Banco De Sabadell SA’s £1.7 billion takeover of TSB Banking Group plc.   Headquartered in … Continued

Mergers & Acquisitions in September 2015 The third quarter of 2015 ended strongly, with a total of 248 deals completed in September.   The most notable deal of the month was the agreement between Betfair Group plc and Paddy Power plc on a £5bn merger to create one of the world’s largest gambling businesses with … Continued

Why the UK market is viewed as a safe haven It’s long been considered that UK based businesses are a safe option for investors, and there are a variety of reasons for this. If you’re a UK-based business owner looking for company valuation services, it is imperative that you use a professional company to assist. … Continued

Mergers & Acquisitions in October 2015 October came to an end with a total of 192 UK deals completed, according to company deals database, Zephyr.   The most valuable deal of the month was Monde Nissin’s £550m aquisition of meat-free alternative specialists, Quorn Foods. The north East based company – which is advertised by olympic … Continued

Why it helps to know the value of your business The market can be a fickle thing, and whether you’re currently running a thriving business that you want to make some money on, or you’ve been having a few issues, it’s not necessarily always the right time to sell. Getting out quickly is one thing, … Continued

Mergers & Acquisitions in November 2015 November ended strongly with a total of 205 deals involving UK targets, according to company deals database, Zephyr. One of the more notable deals of the month was Nikkei Inc’s £844m acquisition of the Financial Times Group Ltd, from Pearson. The deal brings to an end Pearson’s 58 year … Continued