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Tuesday 31 March 2020

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Brewer smashes crowdfunding goal and sets sights on expansion

A West Sussex brewer has smashed its crowdfunding goal as it sets its sights on brewing one million pints per year through a move to a new facility on the Duke of Norfolk’s Angmering Park Estate.
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Ask the Expert: Private Equity – the SME power booster

In any situation where SME business owners are looking for an exit, ambitious management teams keen to take on an ownership role or where growth capital is being sought to drive the next level, private equity is a real option for SME businesses. Brad McAvoy, corporate finance director from James Cowper Kreston, explores the issue.
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Deals

Music merchandiser supported by Lloyds

A Kent-based music merchandising has secured jobs with the backing of Lloyds Bank Commercial banking.
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Cloudhelix snapped up by Ekco

Cloudhelix, a Brighton-based expert in managed cloud services, has been acquired by Ekco, an acquisitive B2B cloud services provider based in Dublin. SRC Corporate Finance advised the shareholders of Cloudhelix.
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Translation firm completes Kent takeover

A Manchester-based translation and language services provider has completed the acquisition and rebrand of a Kent counterpart.
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C&C Group secures €140m funding with US private placement

Drinks company C&C Group has successfully issued a US private placement, securing approximately €140m of new capital.
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Ask the expert: Force majeure clauses and Covid-19

Rebecca Glazebrook, a partner at PDT Solicitors, looks at what to do if your business is likely to be affected by the pandemic.
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Business

Carluccio’s calls in administrators

Italian eatery chain Carluccio's, which has more than 70 restaurants and delis across the UK, has called in administrators. Insolvency specialists said they are "urgently addressing all options" for the company and will access the government's coronavirus job retention scheme to furlough its 2,000-strong workforce.
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New CFO at Medica Group

Hastings-headquartered teleradiology services provider Medica Group has appointed a new chief financial officer (CFO).
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Profit warnings spike in South East

Listed companies in the South East are issuing profit warnings at an unprecedented rate, with a sharp uptick triggered by Covid-19, according to new analysis.
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Property

Hammerson considering rent deferrals as part of tenant support measures

Property giant Hammerson has said it is considering requests for rent deferrals on a case-by-case basis as it attempts to support tenants during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Brighton restaurant plans approved

Plans to convert part of a grade II-listed building in Brighton into a restaurant have been given the green light.
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Manufacturing

Record year leaves Michelmersh well set for challenges ahead

The chairman of Michelmersh has said the specialist brick maker is well-placed to meet the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic following a record year and a strong first quarter.
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Outlook “uncertain” for UK engine manufacturing

The outlook is "uncertain" for engine manufacturing, according to the chief executive of the SMMT, as production dropped more than 9 per cent last month and Covid-19 hit the industry.
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Ocado listing for The Great British Porridge Co

The Great British Porridge Co has won a new contract to stock online retailer Ocado.
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