Simon Cope-Thompson

Target: ASTON LARK

Bidder: GOLDMAN SACHS (MERCHANT BANKING DIVISION)

Target: METAL & WASTE RECYCLING LTD

Bidder: RECYCLING LIVES

Target: HARVEY WATER SOFTENERS LTD

Bidder: CULLIGAN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY

Target: RECYCLING LIVES

Bidder: THREE HILLS CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP

Target: BESTX LTD

Bidder: STATE STREET CORPORATION

Target: M247

Bidder: ARES MANAGEMENT

Target: BIGHAND LTD

Bidder: LEVINE LEICHTMAN CAPITAL PARTNERS INC (LLCP)

Target: SPY ALARMS

Bidder: PHOENIX EQUITY PARTNERS

Target: BEECHCROFT

Bidder: THE CARLYLE GROUP INC

Target: SYMFONIA

Bidder: MIDEUROPA

Target: FFX GROUP LTD

Bidder: H2 EQUITY PARTNERS BV