One of the UK's most famous haulage firms - owned by a Manx company - is to float on the Alternative Investment Market next month.
Eddie Stobart Logistics is 51 per cent owned by Isle of Man-based investment firm DBay, which spent £280 million buying the stake in 2014.
Now the Stobart board says it hopes to raise more than £550 million in the initial public offering which will take place in April.
The proceeds will be used to pay down existing debts, fund future growth and pay for acquisitions.
Special healthcare recruiting event this summer
Healthcare and social care professionals are being invited to a special recruitment event this summer.
Date set for flagship maritime industry event
A gathering described as the Island's flagship maritime event will be taking place next month.
14th Aviation Conference takes place this week
An event in Douglas this week will gather together some of the top names in the aviation industry.
Financial Intelligence Unit releases guide on spotting modern slavery
The Island's Financial Intelligence Unit has published a new document outlining red flags businesses should watch out for when it comes to human trafficking and modern slavery.
Total of 70 ships and companies sanctioned over Ukraine war
The Isle of Man has added 70 companies and ships to its sanctions list because of their involvement in the Ukraine war.
New stamps celebrate Island supercar culture
A new collection of stamps is being released by the Post Office to celebrate supercar culture and the Island's motorsport heritage.
New survey to gauge how confident businesses are
A new government survey's been launched to measure business confidence on the Island.
Tynwald to consider scrapping some government agencies
Should government agencies in the Department for Enterprise be scrapped?
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