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News AnalysisDeals round-up: Cautious optimism for M&A results in first half of 2010
Upward trend in deals under £40m continues with fourth consecutive rise in volumes and values
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NewsBrit tests Apollo’s will with latest bid rejection
Analysts say reports of Apollo frustration should push Brit to make a deal
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NewsCanopius snaps up KGM in ‘tactical’ move
Chairman Watson hopes motor specialist will help it achieve underwriting profitability
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Online onlyCCV buys Newcastle broker Bishop Skinner
CCV's fifth acquisition of 2010 expands its GWP to £250m
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Online onlyBrit to reject revised Apollo bid
Brit willing to consider increased offer after turning down £10.50 a share
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Online onlyFortis buys Kwik-Fit Insurance
£215m price tag adds 600,000 customers with 1.2m policies
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NewsTHB Group hires Deloitte to search for suitable acquisitions
Profits are up and broker is 'looking for results'
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NewsProperty liabilities sink Halliwells as buyers step in
Administrator BDO Stoy Hayward is discussing sale with several other law firms
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NewsKwik-Fit pushes up profits to £9.9m
Speculation continues over possible sale of the broker to Fortis
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NewsAXA’s Resolution sale could affect other units, analyst warns
The insurer insists it is fully committed to growing its UK businesses
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Online onlyAXA’s life sale could hit economies of scale
Remaining units may suffer from divestiture
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In BusinessWhen company cultures collide
With any merger or acquisition only having a 50% chance of success, it’s not strategy or money clashes that make or break a union but culture
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NewsShareholder speculation mounts as Apollo mulls £11 Brit option
Private equity firm could come back with improved offer
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NewsCanopius acquisition of KGM steps up with due diligence
Lloyd's motor insurer would boost UK business portfolio
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Online onlyBlackham launches Endorphin to back brokers
Chris Blackham sets up new firm with former Layton Blackham colleague
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NewsBP Marsh adds NCG stake to start-ups investment stable
Another investment announcement will follow later in June
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NewsBrit holds out for improved share offer from Apollo
Analyst believes equity group will get shareholder green light if initial £10-a-share bid is increased
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NewsAnglo pins hopes on Quinn deal with Liberty
Sale could secure Quinn family loan repayments of £2.3bn
