August Equity introduced Simon Armstrong as non executive chairman. Simon is a highly experienced chairman who has worked with August Equity on two investments: InterMed Holdings and Rixonway.<br /> Sam Watkinson, partner at August Equity, said: “Since the acquisition Accura has won several significant accounts in new geographies, including Russia and the Far East. They are keen to increase scale through acquisition and are currently considering a number of bolt-on opportunities.”
For further details of the investment contact Sam Watkinson at sam.watkinson@augustequity.com
During the 26 week ‘fitted interiors’ course, prisoners will learn how to design and fit their own kitchens and bathrooms. As well as providing the kitchen materials for teaching purposes, Rixonway’s personnel manager, Rachel Lurc, will teach interview skills and key staff will deliver presentations on fitting kitchens to enhance the practical training.
Ian Grant, partner at August Equity, said: “The latest initiative adds to Rixonway’s well established record in corporate social responsibility. They have a substantial recycling scheme for used kitchens, use sustainable timber in production and offset their carbon emissions.
For further details contact Ian Grant at ian.grant@augustequity.com
NowGamer.com uses the latest web development technology to allow users to completely customise the home page layout to suit their own tastes; dictating what gaming content they want to see and the ability to move items around the page scheme to create a personalised version of this revolutionary site.
The website covers all current videogames formats – PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PC and Mac/iPhone, as well as all major classic gaming formats since 1995. It offers daily news, previews, reviews, videos, cheats/guides, features, blogs, forums, and weekly software sales charts and podcasts.
Imagine has a portfolio of 19 magazines and 22 websites in the videogames, computing, entertainment and digital photography markets.
For further details contact Sam Watkinson at sam.watkinson@augustequity.com
The nomination is a reflection of the busy time the healthcare team has had since January 2008. They have completed the bolt-on of Kentwood for Lifeways Community Care, the £75 million sale of Healthcare Homes Group, a buy-and-build investment that completed eight acquisitions in two years, and the Enara homecare buy-and-build.
The winner of the prestigious award will be announced on 3 June.
For further details contact Philip Rattle at philip.rattle@augustequity.com
The new look includes a host of new images, more detailed portfolio company profiles and a new Touchpoint resource centre with sector commentaries and portfolio company updates.
Lifeways, backed by August Equity in July 2007, is a market leading provider of supported living for people with complex needs.
For further details contact Aatif Hassan at aatif.hassan@augustequity.com
Richard Vertigan, managing director of 4Projects, said: “The award is a great testament to all of the team for their hard work and passion that makes 4Projects a continued success.
For further details contact Fraser Davidson at fraser.davidson@augustequity.com