Chasing dragons

As the price of gold reaches record levels, the markets have started to focus on the investment potential of mining and exploration companies. One concern that has doubled its share price in the past year is China Goldmines, which recently acquired eight sites in Western China. The firm's chief executive Frank Vanspeybroeck told M&A about the potential for Chinese goldmines to make stellar returns. Read

Regulars

Sowing the seeds

For fast growing start-up firms, invoice discounting can often help finance the crucial early years of expansion when other forms of finance may not. Read

Safe and sound

Safestore’s multi-million AIM float is indicative of corporate activity in Southeast England – the fastest growing economic region in the UK. Read

Cover Stories

One step beyond

Taylor Nelson Sofres has become one of the world’s largest market research firms thanks to its acquisitions and use of technology to assist with it. Read

Taking stock

Since listing Aquabella on AIM late last year, chief executive Pieter Totté intends to take the company to the next stage of expansion with acquisitions. Read

Features

Avoiding the pitfalls

To buy-out or not to buy-out? That is the question. Many managers considering an MBO do not realise the dangers that lie beneath their appeal. Read

What makes a good buy-out target?

Many managers consider taking over the business they work for, but not every company is a suitable target for a buy-out. Read

M&A; News

US hedge fund focuses on DIY chain

US hedge fund Cerberus and another unnamed retail investor are poised to acquire troubled UK DIY chain Focus for an undisclosed sum.

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Sector Watch

Play your cards right

The US' banning of online gambling in 2006 saw many gaming companies lose millions in revenue overnight, but the sector has proved resilient.

Strategy

Read all about it

Buy-outs fell in the first quarter of 2007 despite headline-grabbing bids, but there are few worries that this will herald a long-term slump in the market.