Business Sale Success Gallery
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Ultra Auto Cosmetics acquired by Wipac
Ultra Auto Cosmetics is a leading importer and wholesaler of performance lighting and accessories to the automotive industry.
Date 12/2007
Number of buyers approached: 281
Expressions of interest: 34
Number of competing bids: 5
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The Carlton Institute acquired by Serve Health And Beauty
The Carlton Institute is a leading beauty therapy training school offering instruction in beauty and holistic therapies to students from all over the world.
Date 12/2007
Number of buyers approached: 279
Expressions of interest: 29
Number of competing bids: 7
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Acquired by
Rafferty Hospitality Products acquired by Bunzl
Rafferty Hospitality Products is a supplier of guest toiletries, amenities and customized products to the hospitality industry.
Date 12/2007
Number of buyers approached: 196
Expressions of interest: 48
Number of competing bids: 4
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Abilitec acquired by Innovise
Abilitec is a systems integrator serving the enterprise management software market.
Date 12/2007
Number of buyers approached: 194
Expressions of interest: 32
Number of competing bids: 4
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White Label Productions acquired by OTM UK
White Label Productions is a leading independent creative, production and new media agency serving the music industry.
Date 11/2007
Number of buyers approached: 295
Expressions of interest: 31
Number of competing bids: 5
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Payroll Solutions UK acquired by Gabem Holdings
Payroll Solutions UK is a leading provider of payroll training and qualification services.
Date 11/2007
Number of buyers approached: 193
Expressions of interest: 28
Number of competing bids: 2
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AVE Systems acquired by Audio Visual Machines
AVE Systems is a designer and integrator of audiovisual systems for retail and commercial clients.
Date 11/2007
Number of buyers approached: 217
Expressions of interest: 26
Number of competing bids: 6
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Dekim Metal AS acquired by SFS Intec
Dekim Metal AS is a manufacturer of self-tapping screws.
Date 11/2007
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Barony Universal Products acquired by JSC Arnest
Barony Universal Products is a manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label aerosol products.
Date 11/2007
Number of buyers approached: 276
Expressions of interest: 36
Number of competing bids: 3
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Acquired by
Chesterman Marketing acquired by Electro Group
Chesterman Marketing is a wholesale distributor of hand tools and accessories to the construction, woodworking and landscaping industries.
Date 11/2007
Number of buyers approached: 211
Expressions of interest: 42
Number of competing bids: 10
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Acquired by
Kestrel Thermoplastics Ltd. acquired by Irish Tar & Bitumen Suppliers
Kestrel Thermoplastics Ltd. is a manufacturer of thermoplastic road marking materials used in the marking of, for example, roads, car parks and airports.
Date 10/2007
Number of buyers approached: 233
Expressions of interest: 24
Number of competing bids: 10
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Beacon Display acquired by Britannia Storage Systems Ltd.
Beacon Display is a manufacturer and installer of display areas for the museum, heritage, retail and leisure industries.
Date 10/2007
Number of buyers approached: 237
Expressions of interest: 29
Number of competing bids: 2
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Acquired by
Omni Consulting Company acquired by MIND C.T.I.
Omni Consulting Company is a provider of outsourced billing services to the telecommunications industry.
Date 10/2007
Number of buyers approached: 291
Expressions of interest: 21
Number of competing bids: 2
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Acquired by
CMR Consultants acquired by Ener-G Combined Power
CMR Consultants is an energy and utilities cost-management consultancy serving commercial and industrial clients.
Date 10/2007
Number of buyers approached: 146
Expressions of interest: 35
Number of competing bids: 9
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Added Value Administration acquired by The Essentia Group
Added Value Administration is a provider of outsourced association management services to trade associations, membership bodies and non-governmental organizations.
Date 10/2007
Number of buyers approached: 184
Expressions of interest: 26
Number of competing bids: 4
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EDC International acquired by REFCO Manufacturing
EDC International is a manufacturer of electronic controls and condensate pumps for the refrigeration and air conditioning industries.
Date 09/2007
Number of buyers approached: 216
Expressions of interest: 19
Number of competing bids: 4
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Acquired by
Profile Shopfitting acquired by Kleerex Group
Profile Shopfitting is a specialist shopfitting firm serving the pharmacy, leisure and retail markets.
Date 09/2007
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