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West Midlands Wednesday 30 September 2020 Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact Latest News Top Story London 2012 mascot maker returns to profit A Shropshire company which made the mascots for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games returned to the black and increased its turnover past the £20m mark during its latest financial year. Read More… Insider Feature Ask the expert: 2021 and beyond - A wave of M&A litigation? Nick Wells, head of commercial dispute resolution at East Midlands law firm Flint Bishop and specialist in M&A transaction disputes, talks about the likely rise in litigation in 2021 following the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More… Deals Personalised garments firm secures pandemic funding boost Solihull-headquartered Paragon Bank has provided funding to help a Shropshire-based family business that specialises in personalised garments through the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More… LA investor further ups stake in Meggitt A Los Angeles-based investor has further increased its holdings in international aerospace and defence engineering company Meggitt Read More… Biotech firm’s funding round closed A Coventry biotechnology company has closed its pre-seed funding round. Read More… Zeus Capital reaches £1bn debt facility milestone The debt advisory team at Zeus Capital has advised on £1bn of debt facilities, the firm has announced, completing 21 transactions in the two years since its inception. Read More… Agreement reached on £2.9bn William Hill takeover The board of William Hill has reached an agreement on the terms of a takeover offer by US casino operator Caesars Entertainment. Read More… Ardonagh to divest Bennetts after CMA concerns Ardonagh has confirmed its plans to divest Bennetts Motorcycling Services to address competition concerns in a move it said would "effectively reverse the deal". Read More… Business Historic equipment hire group hails “resilient” half year A Wolverhampton-based heating and air-conditioning equipment hire company, which was founded in 1857, has hailed its "resilient" trading during the first half of its financial year. Read More… Pre-tax profits slashed at motor finance lender Solihull-based motor finance lender S&U's pre-tax profits were slashed during the first half of its financial year. Read More… Senior appointment for Sydney Mitchell Sydney Mitchell has hired a new corporate and commercial partner to lead its Birmingham team. Read More… Northbridge enters the red as Covid-19 bites Burton-upon-Trent-based Northbridge Industrial Services slumped into the red during the first half of its financial year, new figures have confirmed. Read More… Consultancy to work with WMCA on net zero plan An engineering and professional services consultancy has been appointed to advise the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) on crafting and delivering its plan to become a net zero region by 2041. Read More… New executive team members for growth company The West Midlands Growth Company has added to its executive team with a number of new appointments. Read More… Business confidence up across the Midlands Business confidence in the Midlands rose during September, according to new figures. Read More… B&M boosted by strong half-year B&M has been boosted by strong half-year revenue and profit growth, and outlined plans to open a host of stores. Read More… Property Approval recommended for up to 99 homes Approval has been recommended to build up to 99 new homes in Warwickshire. Read More… Housebuilder’s results dip after fewer properties sold Turnover and pre-tax profits dipped at a Worcester-based housebuilder after fewer properties were sold during its latest financial year, new figures have revealed. Read More… Trio of appointments for property investor and developer A trio of appointments have been made by the Birmingham-headquartered property investor and developer behind major schemes in the city. Read More… Historic jewellery maker hoping for decision on HQ plans A family business which is hoping to transform its Birmingham headquarters to safeguard its long-term future is hoping a decision will be made in the coming weeks. Read More… PRS REIT secures additional £50m of debt facilities The PRS REIT has secured an additional £50m of development debt facilities with Barclays Bank. Read More… Professional services business relocates A professional services business in Birmingham is relocating to new offices in the Colmore Business District. Read More… Manufacturing Group finance director leaves steel manufacturer The group finance director of a Sandwell-headquartered steel manufacturer has stepped down. Read More… Results surge for fire and carbon monoxide protection specialist Turnover and pre-tax profits at a fire and carbon monoxide protection specialist surged during its latest financial year, new accounts have revealed. Read More… Other News Midlands Top 500 Companies Database - contact the region’s top decision makers Member Exclusive News Wizz Air to launch two new routes Wizz Air is to launch two new routes from Birmingham Airport. Read More… New executive director for university A new executive director of marketing, recruitment and admissions has been hired by Aston University. Read More… Services & Guides Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More… Best Places to Meet The region's top places to hold events, conferences and meetings. 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