City sees a frenzy on fees
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There were 1,801 recorded mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in the UK in 1997, valued at 64.1 billion pounds sterling. City of London firms earned fees of 1.3 billion pounds sterling in 1997, compared with 1.1 billion pounds sterling in 1996. UniChem paid fees of 19 million pounds sterling on its acquisition of Alliance Sante Luxembourg which cost 278 million pounds sterling. Advisors working on behalf of the 9.8 billion pounds sterling Guinness and Grant Metropolitan merger made 150 million pounds sterling in fees.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1998
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City advice from the south coast
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The corporate finance market of Southampton, UK is seeing a rise in the number of transactions during 1998, as the focus of corporate finance opportunities moves away from London. Southampton-based corporate finance company Moore & Blatch offer clients a dedicated financial service, which includes the use of local law firms. Moore & Blatch believe in building a strong working relationship with clients, enabling management to completely trust their judgement.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1998
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Auto Windscreens aiming to be top of the glass
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The 97.8 million pounds sterling management buyout of UK-based Auto Windscreens was lead by HSBC Private Equity in partnership with Fuji Bank. Over 1,500 employees work for Auto Windscreens, operating out of 150 sites. The main focus of the company is windscreen replacement and repair for all car windows. The company has remained buoyant mainly due to the static nature of car ownership in the UK.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1998
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