Mergers & Acquisitions news in the UK | Page 2

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

Arma Partners advises Wolters Kluwer on €425 million Brightflag acquisition Global information services company Wolters Kluwer has acquired Brightflag, an Irish provider of legal spend and matter management software for in-house legal departments.
30 May 2025
RSM: Deal activity by private equity funds cooled down in first quarter M&A activity by private equity funds in the UK cooled down in the first quarter of the year, in line with developments seen in other parts of the world, as investors more carefully assessed the envir
30 May 2025
Quantuma advises on sale of U-Sonics Power Cone Cross-border corporate finance specialists from business advisory firm Quantuma have provided lead advisory services on the sale of U-Sonics Power Cone to Poyun Electronics.
23 May 2025
PwC and PKF Smith Cooper advise on education deal in SEND segment The Aurora Group, one of the UK’s largest providers of specialist education and care services, has acquired R.E.A.L. Education, a smaller counterpart from Mansfield.
15 May 2025
How autonomous technology is shaping M&A in the defence sector AI and unmanned systems is driving a wave of consolidation as defence primes snap up innovative start-ups, writes Tom Rowe-Jones, director at M&A advisory firm LAVA Advisory Partners.
04 April 2025
Mallcomm and MyTAG combine to form enterprise software firm Kinexio Global enterprise software platform Mallcomm has acquired MyTAG for an undisclosed fee.
26 March 2025
Maven Capital Partners invests in Digital Rewards Group Consumer rewards platform Digital Rewards Group has received an investment from Maven Capital Partners.
14 March 2025
Manufacturing M&A rebounds despite economic challenges After several difficult years, the number of deals in the UK M&A market has accelerated. The manufacturing sector in particular enjoyed a year of solid investment – with major infrastructural projects driving interest in the second half of 2025.
06 March 2025
Data centres present M&A opportunity to UK market Data centres could be set to power investment across Europe – and particularly in the UK. A new paper from Eight Advisory has examined how the assets are already stimulating the market.
24 February 2025
Charity mergers rise 90% as organisations look for safety in numbers New research of UK data about the third sector suggests that mergers between charities have risen by 90% in the last year.
17 February 2025
Dog treat brand JR Pet Products completes sale to AlphaPet Ventures Premium UK dog treat brand JR Pet Products has been acquired by AlphaPet Ventures. Shareholders on the sell-side were advised by experts from business advisory firm Quantuma.
31 January 2025
Journey Hospitality brings in growth capital funding Journey Hospitality has secured new funding from Growth Lending. The deal was supported by professionals from Gambit Corporate Finance who acted as lead financial advisor to Journey’s stakeholders.
18 December 2024
M&A advisors are significantly more optimistic about the economic climate Close to half of UK dealmakers are now positive about the UK’s economic short-term. According to a new study from CIL, the number of investors with positive sentiment has risen by more almost 30%.
10 October 2024
Three ways to manage a smooth post-deal transition for M&A success Mergers and acquisitions can create a wealth of opportunities for growth, from improving productivity to establishing new product lines and entering new markets – even when the wider economy is slowing.
09 October 2024
Blueprint Interiors completes MBO with support from PKF Smith Cooper A management buyout has concluded for Midlands-based interior design and advisory company Blueprint Interiors. The deal was supported by professionals from PKF Smith Cooper.
08 October 2024
How an escrow can help de-risk software investments While the deals market is seeing activity grow, economic uncertainty means that investors are still keen to ensure they get the best value for their money on every acquisition.
30 September 2024
Trinity International Education seals move for St. Andrew's College Language Schools Trinity International Education has acquired St. Andrew’s College Language Schools. The deal was supported by professionals from PKF Smith Cooper.
20 September 2024
Majority of UK SME owners thinking of sale Two-thirds of small and mid-sized enterprise owners in Britain are thinking of selling their company.
16 September 2024
Globeducate acquires two bilingual schools in London Global education group Globeducate has acquired bilingual London schools L'ecole Des Petits and L'Ecole De Battersea. The deal was delivered by professionals from LAVA Advisory.
13 September 2024
Unilever working with PwC on divestment of premium skincare brands Fast-moving consumer goods giant Unilever has reportedly contacted PwC to help it slim its personal care portfolio.
04 September 2024
Lexington Corporate Finance advises Teer Coatings on sale to Judges Scientific AIM-listed Judges Scientific has moved to acquire manufacturing company Teer Coatings, for an undisclosed fee. Lexington Corporate advised Teer Coatings shareholders on the sale.
20 August 2024
BrightCloud Group purchased by Gamma Communications Technology-based services provider Gamma Communications has confirmed the acquisition of customer experience specialist BrightCloud Group, for an undisclosed fee.
16 August 2024
European IPO momentum sees funding quadruple in 2024 New research from PwC suggests Europe’s market for initial public offerings has continued to heat through 2024.
05 August 2024
The hidden cost of ignoring hybrid work in M&A transactions Different approaches to blended working could be a barrier to successfully bringing two companies together, writes Lucy Delaney, Managing Director at FTI Consulting.
29 July 2024
Zombie companies drain shareholder returns after M&A deals Struggling ‘zombie companies’ might seem like bargains to acquiring firms, but purchasers should look before they leap.
26 July 2024
How to read the minds of prospective buyers for a business Finding the right organisation to purchase a company at the best return for stakeholders and staff alike is difficult.
19 July 2024
FRP kicks off sale process for Mexican chain El Mexicana Consultants from FRP Advisory have been selected to manage the sale of popular Mexican restaurant chain El Mexicana.
01 July 2024
NP Aerospace acquires Jankel Armouring The assets of Jankel Armouring have been sold to UK defence technology firm NP Aerospace by joint administrators. The process was overseen by professionals from Alvarez & Marsal.
13 June 2024
Phil Reuben on why logistics operations must be a due diligence priority A majority of firms in the UK view as the best way to keep up with the changing landscape, but it is increasingly important that companies explore the security of the supply chains of firms they acqu
28 May 2024
Quantuma oversees Lanes Recovery sale Vehicle maintenance business Lanes Recovery has been acquired out of administration in a pre-pack deal.
17 May 2024
Technology Holdings advises UK consultancy Magnetic on sale to Newton In its fifth consulting deal this year, Technology Holdings has closed the sale of UK-based Magnetic to larger counterpart Newton.
16 May 2024
Dial Partners advises Gama Aviation on delisting from AIM Private jet company Gama Aviation has confirmed plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange’s junior AIM market, in a deal that is being advised on by specialist M&A consultancy Dial Partners.
30 April 2024

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