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French oil giant buys energy company
Done deals
• The French oil company Total SA has completed its acquisition of Synenco Energy, a Canadian oil sands developer, for $506 million (£259 million)
• Preston-based Can Media Group has acquired Community Communication Network from administrator Tenon Corporate Recovery for an undisclosed sum
• Mixed-use development Spectrum Park in Leeds has been sold to developer Rushbond in a £4.5 million deal. The deal brings the company’s regional investments to more than £50 million
• Dubai-based property developer Nakheel and investment company Isithmar World Capital, have bought a 20 per cent stake in circus troupe Cirque du Soleil
• Chartered accountant Dains has completed the management buy out of Jigsaw Foods, a supplier of sauces, dressings and marinades to the food service sector. The sum was undisclosed
• Bar and restaurant group Food and Drink has sold its portfolio of 17 bars after failing to secure funding for a sum that is not expected to result in any return for shareholders
• The Television Consultancy, a broadcast and digital PR company has been bought out by ISIS Equity Partners in a deal worth £10 million
In the pipeline
• Hello Telecom has announced the acquisition of an as yet unnamed London-based telecoms firm. The deal is expected to complete at the end of September
• Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Scib, the second largest Coca-Cola franchise bottler in Italy for 270 million (£214 million)

M&A News
- Marfin Investment buys Flight Ambulance stake Dec 03 2008
- Corporates idealistic about M&A Dec 02 2008
- Conference takes M&A global Dec 02 2008
- RedHot Media buys AllChina advertising stake Dec 02 2008
- ESI Group’s US software deal Dec 01 2008
M & A Events
- Quoted Company Awards 2009 28th January
- The Canaccord Adams Media Magnate Awards 26th March
- Rosenblatt New Energy Awards 2009 27th February
- M&A Awards 2009 18th February
M&A Deals
- Commoditrade takes control of AMCO Dec 01 2008
- Moto picks up Roadchef site Nov 28 2008
- NCC secures Next Generation acquisition Nov 27 2008
- Home Retail buys Alba and Bush trademarks Nov 27 2008
- Melorio to buy Zenos duo Nov 17 2008
Special Offers
- 2008 AIM Guide: Jul 17 2007
- Growth Company Investor Magazine: Jul 17 2007
- Cash Shells 2007 - Research report Jul 17 2007
- Venture Capital Trusts Jul 04 2007
Business Diary
- M&A Expanding internationally 27th November
- Rosenblatt New Energy Awards 2009 25th February
