Claranet hits high note with Star buy

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Firms claim £55m acquisition will create European managed services behemoth

Claranet has gobbled up its rival Star Technology Services in an acquisition valued at £55m. The deal, which was financed by RBS, Ares Capital Europe and a minority investment by Abry Partners, ...

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