M&A – Page 124
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Westinsure targets suitors in bid to expand
Plymouth-based broker alliance is latest network to move towards consolidation
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News Analysis
Let’s call the whole thing off
THB and PWS had been in talks for weeks when they pulled the plug on their planned link-up. Michael Faulkner finds out why the talks broke down and where the two bruised suitors are looking next
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Online onlyErinaceous: to sell or not to sell?
Despite the apparent gloom, the group's insurance arm could still fetch a hefty sum
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Online onlyTHB posts “disappointing” interims
Profit fall of £1.07m and 7% decline in turnover blamed on weakness of dollar, soft markets, and benign hurricane season
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Online onlyWillis 'poised to launch' MMC bid
CNBC claims broker has made an approach to larger rival
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Online onlyOxygen acquires technology portfolio
Broker aims to become leader in risk management sector
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Online onlyTHB issues profit warning over failed bid for Lloyd's broker
Collapse of deal will mean profit forecasts unlikley to be met
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Oval builds regional foothold with £25m buy
Company acquires logistics specialist broker FMW
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Online onlyTowergate strengthens on-line presence with latest buy
Broker purchases Insurance 4 Car Hire Agents
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PWS responds to THB deal collapse
Company expresses "disappointment" with termination of talks
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Online onlyTHB calls off PWS acquisition
Acquisition of Lloyd's broker PWS falls through due to "legal complexities"
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Kiln acquires International Marine
Acquisition follows Kiln board's recommendation to proceed with Tokio Marine deal
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Online onlyBridge buys rival broker
Acquisition of Chartwell consolidates broker's leading position in Manchester market
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Stockwatch
Brit was tipped as a key stock purchase by analysts Numis and KBC Peel Hunt this week.The insurer’s share price has experienced hard times of late, suffering a sharp fall following the release of its third quarter results at the end of last year – despite receiving a favourable reception ...
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Oval starts acquisition trail in East Anglia
Oval has made the first of four slated buys in early 2008 with the acquisition of East-Anglian broker, A J Cook, known as Cook Sheppard Pinhey.Ipswich-based Cook Sheppard Pinhey, which has an annual GWP of around £17m and employs over 50 staff, is Oval's first buy in the region.In November ...
