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South East Friday 22 April 2022

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TOP STORY Jobs saved at Southampton automotive firm A Southampton-based business specialising in the manufacture, supply and maintenance of wheel alignment equipment to garages across the UK and overseas has been sold to Straightset after it fell into administration. Jobs have also been saved. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Ask the Expert: How can businesses in the region use asset-based lending to power their expansion via acquisition programmes in 2022? James Marler, director of business development (London and South East) at Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending, explores how businesses in the region can maximise their opportunities to drive growth through acquisitions this year. Read More

DEALS Deal agreed for acquisition of Ascot Lloyd A European private equity investor has signed an agreement to acquire Ascot Lloyd, an independent financial advice (IFA) firm with more than 500 staff across its 17 UK locations. Read More Strong period for Grant Thornton Thames Valley Grant Thornton UK's Thames Valley corporate finance team has completed on a trio of transactions to US private equity-backed companies within the first quarter of 2022, as activity levels continue to remain strong. Read More Green Angel Syndicate secures further £5m from British Business Investments Green Angel Syndicate has secured a further £5m commitment from British Business Investments. Read More Tech companies merge to form 60-strong group Two technology companies have merged to form a group with 60 employees and six UK and Ireland sites. Read More

PROPERTY Housebuilder lines up 300-strong Hampshire scheme A housebuilder is set to bring forward 300 homes in the Hampshire village of Church Crookham after purchasing a new site. Read More ‘Strong start’ for SEGRO SEGRO has enjoyed a "strong start" to the year, with the property group expressing confidence in its outlook for the remainder of 2022. Read More Vanderbilt and Crayfern launch unified brand Sister companies Vanderbilt Homes and Crayfern Homes have announced the launch of a unified brand as the business sets out its ambition to double in size over the next five years. Read More

BUSINESS Enterprise makes Reading investment Vehicle rental giant Enterprise has invested more than £1.1m in relocating and upgrading two branches in Reading. Read More Turnover tops £300m in full-year results for PureGym Group Turnover has grown to more than £300m in the 2021 financial results for PureGym Group, covering a year that included investment from private equity firm KKR. Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS 14 Jul Insider South East Property Awards 2022 15 Sep Insider Thames Valley Dealmakers Awards 2022 17 Nov Insider Made in the South East Awards 2022 29 Jun Insider Made in the UK Awards 2023

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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