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Specialists ensure
healthy transaction A Midlands-based corporate finance specialist has played a key role in the take-over of a firm that is a major supplier to the NHS. Cooper Parry Corporate Finance, which has an
office at Blythe Valley business park in Solihull, advised London private equity firm WestBridge Capital on its acquisition of AJM Healthcare, which is based in the South East. AJM Healthcare is a provider of mobility
services and community equipment solutions to local authorities and the NHS. Cooper Parry partner Andy Parker said: “NHS
outsourcing is a market that continues to grow. Providers like AJM, who demonstrate quality outcomes for commissioners and end customers are particularly attractive. “Interest in the wider healthcare sector
remains high with this transaction following our recent work on the sale of Blink Medical to US Private Equity in July.” WestBridge investment director Tim Whittard
said: “We are extremely pleased to complete our investment in AJM Healthcare. Cooper Parry’s in- depth sector knowledge and support were key in helping us to get the deal over the line.”
New masterplan
for town centre Talks are opening on a new master plan for Solihull town centre, a business breakfast organised by Solihull Chamber of Commerce was told. Bob Sleigh, leader of Solihull Metropolitan
Borough Council, and chairman of the West Midlands Combined Authority, said that “business is absolutely critical for us”, adding “Our employment record is second to none and we have created 20,000 new jobs in the past two years. “However, we do not stand still in Solihull
and we are working on a new master plan for the whole of the town centre. We are aware of the challenges faced by major stores but we want to build on Solihull record of having the 30th most popular centre in the UK and we’re working with the owners of Mell Square to bring it up to date.” He spoke about expansion plans at the
Birmingham Airport, although there would not be a second runway. “There will be a new road into the airport
from the M42 as part of the plans for a garden suburb that will be built along with HS2 interchange, linking to Birmingham International and the NEC,” he said. Cllr Sleigh added that the council was now
obliged to build 700 new homes in Solihull, saying there would be a consultation process to decide where they will be located.
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Sir Terry Morgan and Steve Brittan
Kevin Johns, president, addresses delegates
Telemarketers scoop top prize at awards
A specialist telemarketing solutions company picked up the top gong at the Solihull Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and awards. Team Telemarketing won overall Business of
the Year and Small Business of the Year at the glittering event held at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club. The firm was founded more than 20 years
ago, and now provide a number of business to business direct marketing – telemarketing – solutions to a number of clients that deliver high return on investments. Their portfolio of services include specialist IT, financial and multi-lingual services telemarketing and have worked with a number of national and multi-national organisations, including HP, Siemens, SCC and BT. The firm is focused on training and developing
their staff, and are keen to employ people from a variety of backgrounds. Other winners of the awards were: Solihull Moors FC CIC (outstanding contribution to
community); UK Power Reserve (outstanding large business); Digital INov8ors (outstanding start-up); Paul Black, sales-I (outstanding business person); Janna Geiregger, Wiggles and Giggles Day Nursery (outstanding young achiever); Sydney Evans, The Wilkes Partnership (outstanding apprentice). Russell Jeans, chairman of the judges and
chief operating officer, said: “I am delighted to see this dinner mature into being the ‘go-to’ event of the year for Solihull, as evidenced by the number of high quality entries that we have received this year.” The awards were hosted by Heart breakfast
disc jockey Ed James, and more than 300 people from across the Solihull business community attended the event. A number of local businesses sponsored the
award categories, including: Telephone Europe, Jask Creative, Prime Accountants Group, Matter of Software, KWB, Marel, Solihull College & University and Virgin Trains.
The winners
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