Mergers & Acquisitions news in the UK | Page 3

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

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
Quantuma advises on Spire Technology-Westcoast Group deal Berkshire IT distributor Westcoast has acquired rival firm Spire Technology for an undisclosed fee. The shareholders of the sell-side were advised on the deal by experts from consultancy Quantuma.
23 April 2024
Marktlink advises on two cross-border mid-market acquisitions Marktlink has completed two deal mandates for clients, helping Fortus acquire Netherlands-based PG Security Systems and Premier Technical Services Group purchase fellow Dutch company Flame Control.
10 March 2024
Pactio and Alvarez & Marsal sign strategic M&A partnership Professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal has announced a strategic partnership with digital architecture platform Pactio.
23 February 2024
UK M&A activity in 2023 falls by almost a fifth The UK’s merger and acquisition activity plummeted over 2023, sinking to its lowest rate since the start of the pandemic.
16 February 2024
Challenge Packaging acquired by Logson Group Packaging firm Logson Group has acquired Challenge Packaging, in a bid to strengthen its offering in the south east of England.
12 February 2024
UK private equity investment slumps in 2023 Mid-market private equity investment activity in the UK declined by 10% in 2023, according to new research by KPMG.
31 January 2024
Global M&A rebounds as 2024 commences The number of high value merger and acquisitions fell by 27% in 2023, after pressures from the global economy saw investors favour caution in their dealings.
25 January 2024
Westbridge backs Survey Solutions MBO Private equity firm WestBridge has completed a secondary buyout of engineering services firm Land Survey Solutions.
05 January 2024
Half of UK organisations using transactions to keep up with change The UK M&A market looks set to pick up in 2024, with firms increasingly looking beyond organic growth to transform their operations.
14 December 2023
Portsmouth-based ABC Glass Processing becomes employee-owned ABC Glass Processing has transitioned to employee ownership. The deal was advised upon by experts from Quantuma. Employee ownership trusts grant employees effective ownership of the company.
07 December 2023
SCALA launches guide to help navigate supply chains during M&A The M&A market looks set to turn a corner in 2024, with the number of deals growing on last year’s figures – but the news comes as supply chain disruption continues to complicate acquisitions.
05 December 2023
Procurement consultancy ProcureAbility purchased by Jabil Procurement firm ProcureAbility has been acquired by Jabil, a technologically advanced manufacturing solutions provider.
16 November 2023
BIP announces partnership with Domino Data Lab International consultancy BIP has announced a new partnership with AI platform Domino Data Lab.
07 November 2023
OC&C advises on acquisition of Indian restaurant Chaiiwala Indian restaurant chain Chaiiwala has partnered with investment company Lote Global, as it looks to expand internationally.
03 November 2023
Climate tech investment tumbles 40% over 2023 Climate technology has been one of the major casualties of the last year’s M&A slowdown, with the volume and value of related deals sinking to their lowest rates in over five years.
24 October 2023
M&A activity sees cautious rebound before end of 2023 The quarterly number of global merger and acquisitions has risen for the first time since the start of 2022, suggesting the market may finally be beginning to rebound.
19 October 2023
Tryzens undergoes MBO with help from Arrowpoint International digital commerce solutions firm Tryzens has undergone a management buyout, backed by WestBridge Capital. The sale was advised on by Arrowpoint Advisory.
15 September 2023
Home improvement firm becomes employee owned with help from Quantuma The Specialist Blind Co has become the latest UK company to become employee owned after transferring to an employee ownership trust.
14 September 2023
Technology consultancy Nimble joins SCC Technology services firm SCC has purchased software advisory group Nimble approach for an undisclosed fee.
13 September 2023

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