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Softcat raises GBP350 million to help fund US acquisition

Softcat raises GBP350 million to help fund US acquisition

(AWP Alliance News) - Softcat PLC on Friday said it raised GBP354 million in equity to help fund the USD1.05 billion acquisition of GDT Topco LP in the US that it announced after the London market close on Thursday. The Marlow, England-based provider of IT infrastructure products said the acquisition of GDT, a Texas-based, multi-vendor IT solutions provider, brings 'meaningful scale' and an established 'upper mid-market and enterprise customer base in a large and growing...
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Investec affirms guidance after 'stable' five-month performance

Investec affirms guidance after 'stable' five-month performance

(AWP Alliance News) - Investec PLC and Ltd reported on Friday its financial performance for the first five months of its financial year was 'stable' and indicated it was on track to meeting its annual guidance. The Sandton-based financial services company said its revenue growth was supported by increased activity levels, higher average advances, and positive net inflows in discretionary and annuity funds under management for the five months that ended August 31. Net interest...
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German producer prices rise 4.6% in August as energy costs surge

German producer prices rise 4.6% in August as energy costs surge

(AWP Alliance News) - German producer price inflation accelerated in August as energy costs surged amid the US war on Iran, official figures showed on Friday. The Federal Statistical Office said producer prices of industrial products rose 4.6% year-on-year in August, above FXStreet-cited market expectations of a 4.1% rise. On a monthly basis, producer prices increased 1.1% in August from July, above expectations of a 0.4% increase. Energy prices rose 8.3% annually and 3.2% on...
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