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Playtech Ltd

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:31:40 +0100

Online gaming firm - Acquiring assets from founder - Total value of 90m
The founder and largest shareholder of the online gaming technology company Playtech is selling a series of businesses and a property to the group in deals totalling almost 90m.

2 Ergo Group Plc

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:08:19 +0100

New product launched - Six new contracts secured
Mobile phone technology firm 2ergo Group, based in Salford in Manchester, has secured agreements six with manufacturers and distributors of electronic till equipment for their new product, Podifi, which enables consumers to complete contactless transactions in shops using smart phones. Casio Electronics, ICR Touch, Geller, Uniwell, Sharp Electronics and YCR will use the product. Neale Graham is Chief Executive.

Capgemini UK Plc

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:38:53 +0100

4.3% sales growth - improvement in UK revenues
France-based technology outsourcing company Capgemini recorded sales of £2bn in the 2012 first quarter, up 4.3% from the 2011 first quarter. UK & Ireland revenues increased 3.9%, a significant improvement from 2011 when revenues were flat. 2010 turnover £1.6bn, 7,632 employees.

Capgemini UK Plc

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:19:45 +0100

Major government contract secured - partnership with SAS - potential new jobs
Capgemini and SAS have partnered to provide revenue fraud and improper payment protection to public sector organisations. Capgemini will contribute its expertise in transformation and business analytics to the contract which has the potential to create employment opportunities. 2010 turnover 1.6bn, 7,632 employees.

Kaleida Limited

Tue, 15 May 2012 02:50:48 +0100

Relocated to new headquarters - business expansion strategy - new jobs
Software developer Kaleida has relocated to new headquarters within Trafford Park, Manchester, to accommodate its growth plans. The company will increase its workforce from 16 to 24 by May 2013. Turnover in the year to October 2011 was 1m, up from 900,000, and Kaleida is targeting similar growth in 2012.

Black Pepper Software Limited

Fri, 11 May 2012 02:18:43 +0100

Opens new Leamington office - creating jobs
IT specialist Black Pepper Software has relocated to new premises in Leamington, West Midlands as part of a strategy to increase growth and create employment opportunities. It is planning to develop links with local organisations including the University of Warwick as part of its ongoing business development.

Kewill Systems Plc

Wed, 09 May 2012 18:00:02 +0100

Cash acquisition by investment company
Kewill Systems Plc, based in Cheshire, is to be acquired by Kinetic Bidco, an investment vehicle indirectly owned by the Francisco Partners Funds. Agreement has been reached for a cash offer for the entire share capital of Kewill. The acquisition is to be implemented by way of a Court approved scheme of arrangement.

Playtech Ltd

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:43:11 +0100

Online gaming group doubles revenues - seeking LSE listing - 95m euro acquisition cancelled
Playtech, the Isle of Man online gambling software group, achieved a strong start to 2012 with revenues doubling to 75.1m euros in the first quarter. It has cancelled a 95m euro acquisiition of social gaming assets from shareholder Teddy Sagi and will seek a software licensing deal instead. It plans to move from AIM to the main market.

Codemasters Software Co. Ltd(The)

Tue, 08 May 2012 08:19:01 +0100

100 new jobs - Company Growth - 120 Employees
A WEST Midlands games developer is to create 100 new jobs across the region 75 of them at its head office in Leamington Spa. The remaining quarter would join its 120-strong team at its games development studio in Birmingham.

IDOX Plc

Tue, 08 May 2012 08:00:04 +0100

Currency Connect Aquired - 3.8m Deal - Turnover 38.6m - 365 Employees
IDOX, independent supplier of software & services, has acquired Currency Connect Holdings BV, a Dutch based grants advisory business, for a maximum cash consideration of 3.8m. Richard Kellett-Clarke is CEO