Mergers & Acquisitions news in the UK

An overview of news, trends and research in Mergers & Acquisitions consulting in the UK:

M&A bullish heading into 2026 as ‘buy and build’ deals gain traction Pent-up demand, stock market highs and steady interest rates have fuelled a surge in M&A activity that gives buyers hope of a strong finish to 2025.
10 December 2025
Delenco Foods bought by Red Sky Food Group Family-run sausage manufacturer Delenco Foods has been purchased by private equity-backed Red Sky Food Group. The deal was supported by professionals from FRP Corporate Finance.
09 December 2025
Hospitality recruiter CSI transitions to employee ownership Catering Services International has transitioned to an employee ownership model. The move was advised on by FRP Corporate Finance.
03 November 2025
OC&C advises Sony on acquisition of STATSports Sony has acquired a majority stake in STATSports. OC&C Strategy Consultants advised Sony on the purchase of the Irish-based producer of wearable performance tracking technology.
30 October 2025
JS Group brings in new funding with minority share sale to NatWest Southampton-based payment technology provider JS Group has sold a strategic minority shareholding to NatWest Group. FRP Advisory experts advised the sell-side.
16 October 2025
Government credibility crisis sees UK dealmaker confidence fall to decade-low A poll of dealmakers suggests that confidence in the UK M&A market is at an all-time low.
14 October 2025
KPMG’s Liz Claydon on resilience within the UK M&A market Even as the UK deals market seems to be in a sustained slowdown, some experts believe there is a silver-lining to the situation.
02 October 2025
Anglotech Group acquires document provider Four Digital Solutions Anglotech Group has completed the acquisition of Four Digital Solutions, a print and document solutions provider based in Harpenden.
23 September 2025
M&A activity drops amid tumultuous economic picture While many experts expected the UK’s mergers and acquisitions market was set to turn a corner in 2025, its sluggish activity has continued deep into the year.
22 September 2025
J&J Ormerod takes on investment from 4D Capital Partners 4D Capital Partners has acquired J&J Ormerod – one of the UK’s oldest manufacturers of bespoke kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.
17 September 2025
RSM UK advises on sale of Gloucestershire-based care homes Care UK has taken over the leadership of two co-located care homes, and a suite of 11 independent living apartments.
11 September 2025
M&A advisors support LDC’s growth investment in Bespoke Kitchen Foods Vegetarian and vegan food company Bespoke Kitchen Foods has secured a new investment from LDC.
05 September 2025
K3 Advisory scoops Luna and Pareto to launch investment management wing Two Manchester-based financial advisory firms have brought in new investment from K3 Capital. The deal was supported by due diligence advice from Armstrong.
02 September 2025
M&A advisors support August Equity with acquisition of Higgs As August Equity continues to expand its professional services portfolio, it has secured a deal to purchase Higgs. The acquisition was supported by PwC, Travers Smith, RSM, Equator & Lockton.
01 September 2025
Quantuma selected for Humber Services administration A Yorkshire-based logistics business that specialised in furniture retailer deliveries has appointed administrators, months after it ceased trading.
28 August 2025
FRP Corporate Finance delivers MBO for Unifiedpost Unifiedpost has completed a management buyout. The deal was supported by FRP Corporate Finance, who provided corporate finance and debt advisory services to the new owners.
20 August 2025
Fit out firm Harris Evolution concludes management buyout Harris Evolution has completed a management buyout. The deal was supported by Quantuma, who advised the company’s shareholders on the transaction.
19 August 2025
Quantuma advises on sale of Dorset-based Turnparts Engineering Precision manufacturing firm Turnparts Engineering has completed its sale to a private investor.
13 August 2025
Navigating the evolving HR M&A landscape The HR landscape is undergoing a transformation, driven by demand for new talent, innovative solutions within HR technology, AI, automation and data-driven insights – though transformations are easie
07 August 2025
M&A advisors help close deal between care homes in Derby Willover Property, which owns and operates Stanley House and Abbeydale Nursing homes in Derby, has been acquired by a local care operator.
25 July 2025
Consolidation in higher education: How universities can merge successfully The UK’s higher education sector is undergoing significant transformation, with consolidation emerging as a key trend reshaping the landscape.
24 July 2025
Midlands-based Abiljo Excavator Services secures its future following pre-pack sale The continuity of Abiljo Excavator Services has been secured following its pre-pack sale to current owners Matthew Walker and James Walker and an unnamed investor.
22 July 2025
IPO activity on European exchanges remained subdued in H1 of 2025 IPO activity on European exchanges remained subdued in the first half of 2025, as uncertainty caused by geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty delayed several listings, according to PwC’s latest
21 July 2025
Grant Thornton’s M&A team advises RJ Power on sale to Ipsum Engineering services provider Ipsum has acquired RJ Power, a provider of high voltage electrical services with around 100 people in Kent, Bristol, York and the Midlands.
09 July 2025
HR teams unprepared for recovery in M&A deals More than half of UK dealmakers expect deals to increase, despite a record slow start in an unstable 2025.
30 June 2025
Restructuring specialist Leonard Curtis launches M&A advisory offering Leonard Curtis, a restructuring and turnaround specialist, is eyeing expansion into the transactions space, bringing Toby Rolls on board to lead its new M&A advisory service line.
25 June 2025
FRP Corporate Finance advises PMC on investment deal with BGF Tech services providers PMC has obtained fresh backing from BGF. The minority capital investment was secured with support from advisors at FRP Corporate Finance.
25 June 2025
Poundland sold for £1 in ironic rescue deal Famous discount chain Poundland has been sold for the price of one of its own items, in a deal which sees Gordon Brothers acquire the brand for £1.
16 June 2025
Superbia Group receives new backing from August Equity August Equity has invested in the Leicester-based financial services firm, The Superbia Group. The deal was supported by experts from FRP Corporate Finance.
13 June 2025
ABEC partners with private equity for growth – Meet the M&A dealmakers ABEC, a UK-based company specialised in building automation, has joined forces with private equity as its aims to accelerate its growth and expand its international footprint.
11 June 2025
Quantuma and Clarke Willmott advise Globexair on shift to Employee Ownership Trust Globexair, a Middlesex-based company that provides logistical and cargo solutions, has transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust. The transaction was supported by Quantuma and Clarke Willmott.
11 June 2025
Nolte Möbel picks Bailey Ahmad for UK administration The UK wing of Nolte Möbel has appointed administrators, after its German parent company collapsed.
09 June 2025

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