Advanced Computer Software taken private in £725m deal

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Private equity house Vista takes over after beginning talks last month

British software firm Advanced Computer Software (ACS) is being taken private after accepting a bid from investor Vista which values it at £725m. The private equity house's cash offer of 140p pe...

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