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<rss xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Business Sale Report: Video News</title><description>Business Sale Report: Video News</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 00:12:04 +0100</pubDate><link>http://www.business-sale.com/news/mrss</link><item><title>Distressed businesses bolstered by huge turnaround investment</title><link>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/distressed-businesses-bolstered-by-huge-turnaround-investment-35027.html</link><guid>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/distressed-businesses-bolstered-by-huge-turnaround-investment-35027.html</guid><description>True their names, turnaround investors are helping to turn around the British economy, after investing nearly &amp;pound;1 billion in distressed and failing companies during the last twelve mont</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><media:content url="http://media.sc-streaming.com/flv/593/186EB72F-33C7-5CAD-7EAF-C1CA006E0FC6.mp4" type="video/mp4"><media:player url="http://magic.sc-streaming.com/player/shell.asp?campaignID=845_29526" width="512" height="288"/><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Distressed businesses bolstered by huge turnaround investment]]></media:title><media:text type="html"><![CDATA[True their names, turnaround investors are helping to turn around the British economy, after investing nearly £1 billion in distressed and failing companies during the last twelve months. 

The investors are stepping in to companies while they are still solvent, helping to rejuvenate business while the company hangs on to its integrity. 

KPMG restructuring expert, Mark Firmin, said that these business angels often have enormous experience in restructuring, and the large pool of cash they currently command makes for very good news for business rescue across the UK.]]></media:text><media:description type="html">True their names, turnaround investors are helping to turn around the British economy, after investing nearly &amp;pound;1 billion in distressed and failing companies during the last twelve mont</media:description><media:rating>nonadult</media:rating></media:content></item><item><title>Prepack administrations facing potential law changes </title><link>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/prepack-administrations-facing-potential-law-changes-34997.html</link><guid>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/prepack-administrations-facing-potential-law-changes-34997.html</guid><description>Government proposals are piling the pressure onto [prepack] administration deals, in a move that could  help to open the market to more business buyers who are interested in the distressed market.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:12:00 +0100</pubDate><media:content url="http://media.sc-streaming.com/flv/593/E379DF64-0029-4DEE-C99A-C1CA652A667C.mp4" type="video/mp4"><media:player url="http://magic.sc-streaming.com/player/shell.asp?campaignID=845_29525" width="512" height="288"/><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Prepack administrations facing potential law changes ]]></media:title><media:text type="html"><![CDATA[Government proposals are piling the pressure onto [prepack] administration deals, in a move that could  help to open the market to more business buyers who are interested in the distressed market.

The draft statutory instrument would require companies to give creditors several days' notice of a prepack. Business Sale Report welcomes this change, claiming it would create opportunities for interested parties to bid on <a href="http://www.business-sale.com/businesses-in-administration.html" target="_blank" >businesses in administration</a>. 

Prepack deals effectively allow managers to buy their companies free of debt. They have received praise for their ability to preserve goodwill, but criticised for skewing competition with rival companies.]]></media:text><media:description type="html">Government proposals are piling the pressure onto [prepack] administration deals, in a move that could  help to open the market to more business buyers who are interested in the distressed market.</media:description><media:rating>nonadult</media:rating></media:content></item><item><title>Ready to sell your business?</title><link>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/ready-to-sell-your-business-34318.html</link><guid>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/ready-to-sell-your-business-34318.html</guid><description>If you are ready to sell your business and it has yearly revenues of over &amp;pound;300,000 or a realistic asking price of over &amp;pound;200,000 we can</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="http://media.sc-streaming.com/flv/593/C82EF435-C3E6-F5FB-70BF-9E7ED71EB8B4.mp4" type="video/mp4"><media:player url="http://magic.sc-streaming.com/player/shell.asp?campaignID=845_25389" width="512" height="288"/><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Ready to sell your business?]]></media:title><media:text type="html"><![CDATA[If you are ready to sell your business and it has yearly revenues of over £300,000 or a realistic asking price of over £200,000 we can help you.

You can list your business on the business-sale.com website for free at which is visited by thousands of prospective purchasers every day. Our subscribers are all serious buyers and investors. We can also offer free and independent advice on valuing and selling your business.

Your business for sale listing will also feature in the Business Sale Report printed publication, read by our subscribers every month. Remember that as a subscriber, you can take advantage of our confidential box number service.]]></media:text><media:description type="html">If you are ready to sell your business and it has yearly revenues of over &amp;pound;300,000 or a realistic asking price of over &amp;pound;200,000 we can</media:description><media:rating>nonadult</media:rating></media:content></item><item><title>European firms likely to increase M&amp;A activity this year</title><link>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/european-firms-likely-to-increase-ma-activity-this-year-34175.html</link><guid>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/european-firms-likely-to-increase-ma-activity-this-year-34175.html</guid><description>The level of mergers and acquisitions is expected to be far higher this year than it was in 2010, according to the European Assets Trust.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:55:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="http://media.sc-streaming.com/flv/593/F57CCD87-307B-CFD9-6ABC-7A22000035F2.mp4" type="video/mp4"><media:player url="http://magic.sc-streaming.com/player/shell.asp?campaignID=845_25113" width="512" height="288"/><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[European firms likely to increase M&A activity this year]]></media:title><media:text type="html"><![CDATA[The level of mergers and acquisitions is expected to be far higher this year than it was in 2010, according to the European Assets Trust. 

The findings echo sentiments expressed by UBS, which also predicted that M&A activity would rise. It is thought that one in every six firms based in Europe is expected to make a large-scale acquisition during 2011.

European Assets Trust's Paras Anand attributed the projected rise to businesses driving for 'scale and efficiency', meaning that they will look to acquire well-positioned businesses at good prices.]]></media:text><media:description type="html">The level of mergers and acquisitions is expected to be far higher this year than it was in 2010, according to the European Assets Trust.</media:description><media:rating>nonadult</media:rating></media:content></item><item><title>Footwear firm makes major acquisition in drive for growth</title><link>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/footwear-firm-makes-major-acquisition-in-drive-for-growth-34172.html</link><guid>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/footwear-firm-makes-major-acquisition-in-drive-for-growth-34172.html</guid><description>A Leeds-based footwear firm has expanded its portfolio of retail outlets to 25 across the country following the acquisition of a rival company.</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:59:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="http://media.sc-streaming.com/flv/593/6DBC0139-74A7-9971-972E-7A220ED0F65E.mp4" type="video/mp4"><media:player url="http://magic.sc-streaming.com/player/shell.asp?campaignID=845_25112" width="512" height="288"/><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Footwear firm makes major acquisition in drive for growth]]></media:title><media:text type="html"><![CDATA[A Leeds-based footwear firm has expanded its portfolio of retail outlets to 25 across the country following the acquisition of a rival company. 

Daniel's Footwear, located in the north of Leeds and specialising in high-end fashion footwear for both men and women, has acquired Rojo Shoes as part of a planned growth bid. Barclays Corporate in Yorkshire helped to fund the acquisition, stumping up £700,000. 

Daniel's Footwear Director, Daniel Buck, said that the firm's latest acquisition was an integral part in their plans for future growth.]]></media:text><media:description type="html">A Leeds-based footwear firm has expanded its portfolio of retail outlets to 25 across the country following the acquisition of a rival company.</media:description><media:rating>nonadult</media:rating></media:content></item><item><title>Small businesses hit by VAT rise</title><link>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/small-businesses-hit-by-vat-rise-34147.html</link><guid>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/small-businesses-hit-by-vat-rise-34147.html</guid><description>The increase in VAT from 17.5 per cent to 20 per cent is expected to affect small and medium-sized businesses, (SMES) according to new research.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:04:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="http://media.sc-streaming.com/flv/593/upload4d26ff3094c60.mp4" type="video/mp4"><media:player url="http://magic.sc-streaming.com/player/shell.asp?campaignID=845_25020" width="512" height="288"/><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Small businesses hit by VAT rise]]></media:title><media:text type="html"><![CDATA[The increase in VAT from 17.5 per cent to 20 per cent is expected to affect small and medium-sized businesses, (SMES) according to new research. 

The Federation of Small Businesses surveyed SMES across the UK and found that 70 per cent were concerned that they would face a ‘disproportionate hit’ by the tax increase. 

Taking VAT to 20 per cent is predicted to net the Treasury more than £12 billion each year.

Chancellor George Osborne defended the increase, saying that he thought it was a ‘reasonable rate to set, given the very difficult situation we find ourselves in.’]]></media:text><media:description type="html">The increase in VAT from 17.5 per cent to 20 per cent is expected to affect small and medium-sized businesses, (SMES) according to new research.</media:description><media:rating>nonadult</media:rating></media:content></item><item><title>Property group makes second major acquisition </title><link>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/property-group-makes-second-major-acquisition-34145.html</link><guid>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/property-group-makes-second-major-acquisition-34145.html</guid><description>Hansteen Property Unit Trust has completed its second major acquisition in recent weeks with the &amp;pound;23 million purchase of Saltley Business Park in Birming</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:32:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="http://media.sc-streaming.com/flv/593/upload4d26ff262625b.mp4" type="video/mp4"><media:player url="http://magic.sc-streaming.com/player/shell.asp?campaignID=845_25019" width="512" height="288"/><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Property group makes second major acquisition ]]></media:title><media:text type="html"><![CDATA[Hansteen Property Unit Trust has completed its second major acquisition in recent weeks with the £23 million purchase of Saltley Business Park in Birmingham. 

The property firm bought the park - which comprises 22 retail units offering more than one million sq ft of industrial space - from LPA Receivers acting for Lloyds Banking Group.
 
Late last year, Hansteen also acquired HPUT, on the Cardiff-based Treforest Industrial Estate, from SEGRO for £27.1 million.

Joint chief executive of Hansteen, Ian Watson, said that the two recent acquisitions were ideal properties on which the firm could 'use their expertise in intensive management to add real value.']]></media:text><media:description type="html">Hansteen Property Unit Trust has completed its second major acquisition in recent weeks with the &amp;pound;23 million purchase of Saltley Business Park in Birming</media:description><media:rating>nonadult</media:rating></media:content></item><item><title>Executive search consultancies merge in drive for growth</title><link>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/executive-search-consultancies-merge-in-drive-for-growth-34081.html</link><guid>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/executive-search-consultancies-merge-in-drive-for-growth-34081.html</guid><description>A Cheshire-based executive search consultancy has expanded and enhanced its profile through a merger with a London firm.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:45:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="http://media.sc-streaming.com/flv/593/34245BFA-001D-4319-8B9D-0AFD4885447D.mp4" type="video/mp4"><media:player url="http://magic.sc-streaming.com/player/shell.asp?campaignID=845_24706" width="512" height="288"/><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Executive search consultancies merge in drive for growth]]></media:title><media:text type="html"><![CDATA[A Cheshire-based executive search consultancy has expanded and enhanced its profile through a merger with a London firm. 

Bucking the industry trend, Warren Partners in Northwich is gearing up for significant expansion and its merger with London-based boutique-consultancy Atticus Partnership, delivers the next step in its 'ambitious growth strategy.'

The newly merged company - which will trade under the 'Warren Partners' name - will be headed up by Atticus' former managing director Marcus Lorenzo and Vicky Lawton, managing director of Warren Partners.]]></media:text><media:description type="html">A Cheshire-based executive search consultancy has expanded and enhanced its profile through a merger with a London firm.</media:description><media:rating>nonadult</media:rating></media:content></item><item><title>Mergers and acquisitions on the up in Scotland</title><link>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/mergers-and-acquisitions-on-the-up-in-scotland-34073.html</link><guid>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/mergers-and-acquisitions-on-the-up-in-scotland-34073.html</guid><description>The number of mergers and acquisitions taking place in Scotland is soaring, according to one of the country&amp;#039;s leading law fi</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:33:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="http://media.sc-streaming.com/flv/593/86E5423A-6172-5FAA-272B-0AFD3A334737.mp4" type="video/mp4"><media:player url="http://magic.sc-streaming.com/player/shell.asp?campaignID=845_24707" width="512" height="288"/><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Mergers and acquisitions on the up in Scotland]]></media:title><media:text type="html"><![CDATA[The number of mergers and acquisitions taking place in Scotland is soaring, according to one of the country's leading law firms. 
		
McGrigors said that the rise in transaction levels is likely to indicate a new trend towards more corporate acquisitions and consolidation throughout 2011. 

Partner at McGrigors, Barry McCaig, said that M&A activity is not only proof of rising business confidence but also a 'huge motivation' for business owners to strive for future growth. 

Some of the largest transactions have included West Coast Capital's sale of shoe chain Office for £150 million and Dieselec Generators' takeover of Thistle Generators.]]></media:text><media:description type="html">The number of mergers and acquisitions taking place in Scotland is soaring, according to one of the country&amp;#039;s leading law fi</media:description><media:rating>nonadult</media:rating></media:content></item><item><title>UK firms record highest level of international company acquisitions</title><link>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/uk-firms-record-highest-level-of-international-company-acquisitions-34065.html</link><guid>http://www.business-sale.com/news/article/uk-firms-record-highest-level-of-international-company-acquisitions-34065.html</guid><description>Research into international M&amp;amp;A activity by KPMG has revealed that the number of acquisitions made by UK firms this year has left &amp;#039;big growth&amp;#039; countries tra</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:32:00 +0000</pubDate><media:content url="http://media.sc-streaming.com/flv/593/A7C2B473-D8D1-8306-FB06-EA2F71F48232.mp4" type="video/mp4"><media:player url="http://magic.sc-streaming.com/player/shell.asp?campaignID=845_24463" width="512" height="288"/><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[UK firms record highest level of international company acquisitions]]></media:title><media:text type="html"><![CDATA[Research into international M&A activity by KPMG has revealed that the number of acquisitions made by UK firms this year has left 'big growth' countries trailing behind. 

British companies recorded 232 acquisitions of international companies in 2010, marking a big shift in the merger and acquisition market.

International acquisitions by Chinese firms were just 38 per cent of UK levels in the second half of this year, whilst Indian acquisitions were under 19 per cent of UK levels. 

Senior partner for KPMG in Scotland, Craig Anderson, predicted that UK energy firms and consumer businesses will see the highest M&A levels in 2011.]]></media:text><media:description type="html">Research into international M&amp;amp;A activity by KPMG has revealed that the number of acquisitions made by UK firms this year has left &amp;#039;big growth&amp;#039; countries tra</media:description><media:rating>nonadult</media:rating></media:content></item></channel></rss>

