Acquisition of Olympic Communications (Europe) Limited

PAV Data Systems Limited (“PAV”), the leading supplier of Free Space Optics systems (FSO) worldwide has acquired Olympic Communications (Europe) Limited (“Olympic Communications”). Olympic Communications specialises in providing structured cabling infrastructure to the small and medium-sized business (SMB) sector, as … Continue reading

£12m management buy-out of Tritech Precision Products Limited

Tritech has been established for over 20 years in the investment casting industry. The group encompasses three major sites located in Wrexham and Barnstaple Devon, providing an integrated supply to major Aerospace, defence and related industries. The deal allowed the … Continue reading

Hot £4 million Jade deal

Jeremy Cole of Manchester corporate finance outfit Cole Associates led a deal to arrange a £4m funding package for a secondary MBO at Warrington-based Jade Communications. Elia Montorio, of solicitors DLA, provided legal advice. Jade employs 100 people and counts … Continue reading

Management buy PJH Group

Kitchen and bathroom distributor PJH Group has been sold to management in a £33m deal. Andrew Yates led the buyout by members of the existing management team with backing from private equity firm Lloyds TSB Development Capital. The Manchester office … Continue reading

Clear future for finance company

Greater Manchester debt advisory firm All Clear Finance has secured a deal which values the business at about £15m. The Timperley based company, which helps people who are struggling with credit and store card bills, has enjoyed a huge rise … Continue reading

Boss of Laird’s back at shipyard

Plans unveiled to expand ship repair business in Birkenhead Merseyside’s best-known and most historic shipyard has been taken over by its former managers. Wirral ship repair group Northwestern Shiprepairers and Shipbuilders has gained control of the Birkenhead yard from the … Continue reading

Acquisition of A&P Birkenhead

NSL was formed in 2001 by John Syvret (former Director of Cammell Laird) and operates a ship repair and conversion business from various facilities on Merseyside. A&P Birkenhead Limited , a subsidiary of A&P Group, operates a ship repair and … Continue reading

Champions can take down for sale sign

The pressure has been immense to sell LFC. Bill Gleeson gets an expert’s view after the final win. Liverpool’s Champions League success means the club no longer needs to be sold. That is the opinion of one of the region’s … Continue reading

£6.3m acquisition of Teleview Limited

N Brown Group initially invested in Teleview Direct Limited in April 1999. The company, based in Golborne offers a wide range of home entertainment and kitchen appliances from leading brands like Toshiba, Samsung, Phillips and Hotpoint for rental. In the … Continue reading

Road to Istanbul is paved with gold

By Andy Kelly Chief reporter Andy Kelly examines how Liverpool’s Champions League run ups the stakes in the battle for control of the club Liverpool’s stunning run to the 2005 Champions League final has offered the club “breathing space” in … Continue reading