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Award-winning Alpine Fire acquires DAS Fire Ltd.

Alpine Fire, a fire suppression business that designs and manages active fire suppression systems for complex industries, has acquired Hampshire-based DAS Fire Ltd.

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Ruth Lee Ltd acquired by Protect Medical as part of strategic growth plans

Ruth Lee Ltd, a leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of training manikins, has been acquired by Protect Medical, a fast-growing consolidator in the emergency medical care industry, owned by German private equity house Borromin Capital.

Deals

EA Technology gets PE investment from Summa Equity

Impact investment firm Summa Equity has announced its investment in EA Technology, partnering with management and employee shareholders. EA Technology is a solutions provider headquartered in the North West that monitors and manages electricity grids and assets.

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APEM Group drive further expansion into Australia

APEM Group, the environmental consultancy backed by private equity firm WestBridge, reinforces its Australian presence by acquiring Attexo, an advisory and environmental consultancy service provider in the renewables sector.

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WestBridge-backed Survey Solutions acquires JWG Survey & Engineering

Dow Schofield Watts advised Westbridge-backed Survey Solutions, a leading provider of engineering and monitoring services, on the acquisition of JWG Survey & Engineering.

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Brand K Group acquires Aqualux brand

Dow Schofield Watts Corporate Finance in the Midlands have again advised Brand K Group, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of radiators and bathroom equipment to independent merchants and showrooms, in their acquisition of Leicestershire-based Aqualux, specialists in shower enclosures, screens and accessories manufacturer and supplier.

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R&D Tax Relief Reform: Are you ready for the new rules affecting your business?

With significant reforms in the R&D tax relief landscape, companies and their advisors must stay informed to avoid costly mistakes.

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Buying a business in Australia – advice from a market insider

Australia is one of the top target countries for UK companies expanding overseas. In this guest feature, Peter Hill, Managing Director of Aequo Partners in Sydney and a member of Pandea Global M&A network, offers some advice for buyers.

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Company News

Midlands team triples headcount in first year following key hires

Dow Schofield Watts Corporate Finance team in the Midlands has tripled its headcount from three to nine, just one year since its launch in September 2023.

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Precision Machined Components Division of Pressure Technologies PLC acquired in cross border deal

Dow Schofield Watts advised Pressure Technologies plc on the sale of its Precision Machined Components Division, a manufacturer of highly specialised, engineered components, to Raghu Vamsi Machine Tools, a manufacturer of precision engineered components based in India.

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Synergies in M&A: Maximising your business value

As an SME owner, understanding the potential value synergies from acquisitions can bring your business is crucial.

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Company News

Cardiff corporate finance team strengthened by new appointment

Dow Schofield Watts has strengthened its Cardiff corporate finance team with the appointment of Ben Nix.

Company News

North West teams secure four nominations in Dealmakers Awards

Dow Schofield Watts has received four nominations in the 2024 North West Dealmakers Awards, celebrating 30 years.

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Public-private partnerships are back – but we can do it better this time

Despite the high-profile problems with PFI, Ellen Little says new partnership models could be a way to deliver badly needed infrastructure and growth.

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Deals

Sustainable Energy First acquires Inenco Group

Dow Schofield Watts Transaction Services in the North West has advised Lancashire-based Sustainable Energy First, backed by Beech Tree Private Equity, on acquiring the Inenco Group, an energy and utilities management company.

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Deals

Cammax acquired by Modaxo Inc

Dow Schofield Watts’ Yorkshire & North East Corporate Finance Team has advised Cammax, a UK leader in self-service Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs), Parking Payment machines, advanced payment solutions, software and associated services, on its cross-border sale to Modaxo Inc., part of global technology giant Constellation Software Inc.

Company News

Wales and South West team shortlisted in Wales Dealmakers Awards 2024

Dow Schofield Watts Corporate Finance team in Wales have secured nominations in the Emerging Dealmaker and Small Business Deal of the Year categories in the region’s Insider Dealmakers Awards.

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A new landscape for R&D tax relief

The landscape for R&D tax relief has entered a new phase following a series of reforms designed to streamline the system and enhance compliance.

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