Mergers & Acquisitions news in the UK | Page 2

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

Investors diversify interest in UK waste market Investor appetite for waste assets is strengthening for diversifying into niche elements, a new report from PKF Smith Cooper finds.
17 March 2026
TH Global Capital advises Quantiphi on acquisition of UK-based Candyspace Quantiphi, a US-headquartered digital product engineering company, has acquired Candyspace, a UK-based digital product development and customer experience specialist.
17 March 2026
Umpf shifts to employee ownership with help from RSM Yorkshire and London-based PR consultancy Umpf has embarked on a new chapter as a business, by transitioning to employee ownership and unveiling a refreshed brand identity.
12 March 2026
The M&A distinction that matters: Timing the business, not the market For both buyers and sellers of companies, timing the deal is a key success criterion for its success.
17 February 2026
GI Partners completes investment in tower operator Digita Group Digita Group has announced that it has reached an agreement to be acquired by GI Partners. Buyside support was supplied by experts from PMP Strategy.
17 February 2026
Evolve Corporate Finance launches new office in Nottingham As the Midlands continues to attract consulting firms, to support the region’s technology and finance clusters, Evolve Corporate Finance has established a new office in Nottingham.
06 February 2026
Evolve Corporate Finance advises on sale of Fundamentals to EA Technology Birmingham-based Evolve Corporate Finance has completed one of its sell-side mandates, successfully closing the sale of Fundamentals to private equity-backed EA Technology.
26 January 2026
Daetwyler Group adds Cheshire Anilox Technology to manufacturing operations Manufacturing firm Cheshire Anilox Technology has been acquired by the Swiss technology specialist, Daetwyler Group.
23 January 2026
Moores Furniture Group pre-pack deal overseen by Interpath administrators Moores Furniture Group has gone into administration, blaming "challenging trading conditions".
23 January 2026
FRP Corporate Finance supports three deals across UK FRP Advisory’s corporate finance wing has supported a trio of deals to kick off 2026.
21 January 2026
Shaw & Co advises Smartbox on deal with investor Verdane Alternative communication company Smartbox has attracted a major new investment from Verdane.
16 January 2026
Value of M&A activity in UK financial services doubles in 12 months The total value of M&A activity in UK financial services doubled in 2025, driven by resurgence in deals over £1 billion.
13 January 2026
Holistic Fire Safety takes on funding from Founders Private Capital As it looks to fuel its build-and-buy strategy, fire protection provider Holistic Fire Safety has secured a multimillion-pound investment.
12 January 2026
Bowsprit Partners signs M&A-focused partnership with Oliverio & Partners Bowsprit Partners, a UK-based corporate advisory & fundraising firm, has announced the signing of a five-year strategic partnership with Italy-based Oliverio & Partners.
07 January 2026
M&A advisors support Learna’s acquisition by Reducate UK-based postgraduate e-learning provider Learna has been acquired by Reducate, a Netherlands-based counterpart. The deal was advised on by CFI, Hugh James and FRP Advisory.
23 December 2025
Swift Aerospace completes sale to Clarendon Specialty Fasteners Swift Aerospace to Clarendon Specialty Fasteners, part of Diploma. RSM advised on the sale in the industrials sector.
22 December 2025
Half of investors see energy and environment deals collapse amid sustainability risks With marked policy shifts and regulatory uncertainty impacting the energy and environment sectors, many deals have fallen through – particularly when pertaining to sustainability companies.
18 December 2025
TH Global Capital advises Social Element on strategic sale to MarketFully Social Element, a UK-based social media agency, has been acquired by US-based MarketFully. TH Global Capital provided sell-side advisory to the deal.
15 December 2025
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

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