A list of company mergers and acquisitions that took place in the UK between July and December 2021.
Mergers And Acquisitions December 2021
Secure Trust Bank enters Buy Now Pay Later market with AppToPay acquisition
Tue, 21/12/2021 AppToPay has been taken over by Secure Trust Bank (STB). The deal speeds up STB’s entry into the digital Buy Now Pay Later sector.
Place Capital Group buys Loop Systems
Mon, 20/12/2021 The architecture practice Loop Systems has been acquired by Place Capital Group.
Kingswood buys IBOSS and Novus
Fri, 17/12/2021 Metnor Holdings, owner of IBOSS Asset Management and Novus Financial Services, has been acquired by Kingswood Holdings. The deal means Kingswood now has £3bn of assets under management.
Ex-Dragon buys Barrio for £4.3m
Thu, 16/12/2021 A £4.3m deal has been agreed which sees Barrio, the Latin American-inspired chain of cocktail bars, taken over by Nightcap, a company led by former Dragon’s Den star Sarah Willingham.
GB Group continues growing with £547m deal
Thu, 02/12/2021 Identity services specialist GB Group has bought the American identity fraud prevention company Acuant for £547m. The deal is part of GB Group’s global growth strategy.
One-on-one meeting specialist says arrivederci to former owners as Hyve completes £50m takeover
Thu, 02/12/2021 121 Group has been bought by Hyve Group. The deal, which could be worth up to £50m, strengthens Hyve’s omnichannel strategy and digital product portfolio. 121 is a one-on-one meetings provider for the mining investment community.
£402m deal sees Flutter acquire Tombola
Thu, 02/12/2021 Online bingo operator Tombola has been acquired by Flutter Entertainment. The £402m deal enables Flutter to improve its position in the UK online gaming sector and expand its recreational customer base.
IRIS Software buys Every
Thu, 02/12/2021 Education compliance and HR management software developer Every has been taken over by IRIS Software Group. The deal enables IRIS to offer an ever more comprehensive end-to-end software service to schools and trusts.
Novus Networks taken over by CAE Technology Services
Thu, 02/12/2021 CAE Technology Services has bought Novus Networks, which will continue to retain its own brand identity.
MBO completed at oven manufacturer Airflow World Group
Thu, 02/12/2021 A management buyout has been completed at Airflow World Group, a manufacturer of bespoke industrial ovens.
PPE apron manufacturer acquires Sirap UK
Wed, 01/12/2021 Food packaging manufacturer PFF Group has strengthened its position in the thermoforming sector with the acquisition of Sirap UK. PFF is also the largest manufacturer of PPE aprons in Britain.
Kin + Carta sells Edit to The Salocin Group
Wed, 01/12/2021 The Salocin Group has bought customer data specialist Edit from Kin + Carta. Edit’s business staff are known as “Editors”.
Money Matters joins Kingswood Group
Wed, 01/12/2021 Wealth management specialist Money Matters has been purchased by Kingswood Group.
Take-Two buys British videogame company Roll7
Wed, 01/12/2021 Videogame developer Roll7 has been acquired by Take-Two publishing label Private Division. Roll7 is best known for the skateboarding platform game OlliOlli, and it is currently developing OlliOlli World, which is planned for release within the next six months.
Investment company takes majority stake in Kids Planet
Wed, 01/12/2021 Fremman Capital has acquired a majority stake in the nursery operator Kids Planet, the largest independent private operator of nurseries in the UK.
Mergers And Acquisitions November 2021
IMI strengthens fluid business unit with Adaptas acquisition
Mon, 29/11/2021 Research equipment manufacturer Adaptas has been acquired by IMI. Adaptas makes electron multipliers, filaments, power supplies and ion optic grids, as well as liquid handling and lab automation components. Upon completion of the deal Adaptas will be integrated into IMI’s precision fluid business unit within IMI Precision Engineering.
IQUW acquires Agora Syndicate Holdings
Mon, 29/11/2021 IQUW has moved to further establish itself as a multi-line specialty (re)insurer with the acquisition of Agora Syndicate Holdings and its subsidiaries.
CurrentBody bought by private equity firm eComplete
Mon, 29/11/2021 The private equity firm eComplete has bought a majority stake in beauty device retailer CurrentBody.
£5.4bn deal means new owner for Inmarsat
Fri, 26/11/2021 Viasat has agreed to buy the British satellite communications giant Inmarsat for £5.4bn. The deal creates a global communications group consisting of a fleet of 19 satellites with a further 10 spacecraft planned for launch over the next three years.
Whistl buys product sampling agency from Kin & Carta
Thu, 25/11/2021 Kin & Carta has sold Relish to logistics giant Whistl. Relish is a product sampling agency which operates in the beauty and FMCG sectors.
PC builder Chillblast bought by Tactus Group
Thu, 25/11/2021 Tactus Group has moved further into the fast growing streaming and e-sports sectors with the acquisition of Chillblast. Based in Poole, Dorset, Chillblast specialises in building high end gaming PCs for consumers and professional gamers. It is the official PC suppler of Williams F1 eSports, and its virtual reality builds are used by the Ministry of Defence’s RAF Air Cadel training simulators.
Catax acquired rapidly growing tax credits specialist for £5m
Thu, 25/11/2021 Aim Proactive, a company which helps businesses make R&D tax credits claims, has been bought by Catax for £5m. Aim Proactive has been looking for new owners to help it cope with its recent rapid growth.
Victoria lowers manufacturing footprint with £7.1m Turkish acquisition
Thu, 25/11/2021 Graniser, a manufacturer and exporter of ceramic tiles based in Turkey, has been taken over by carpet designer and manufacturer Victoria. The £7.1m deal expands Victoria’s ceramic tile business and operations and moves the company’s manufacturing footprint towards a lower energy, labour and raw material price environment.
TIP Trailer Services buys HGV operator
Thu, 25/11/2021 TIP Trailer Services has continued its asset diversification strategy with the acquisition of Eurotrail UK, a fleet operator which specialises in HGVs.
eQuality aims for £30m following Educational Guidance Service takeover
Wed, 24/11/2021 Psychology specialist The Educational Guidance Service has been taken over by eQuality Solutions Group (eQS). Based in the North East of England, eQA specialises in learning disability, diversity and inclusion and is aiming for a turnover of £30m by 2023.
Kerv strengthens networking and security division with Gyrocom purchase
Wed, 24/11/2021 Network and security integrator Gyrocom has been bought by Kerv and upon completion of the deal will be its specialist networking and security division. Kerv, which was formed in 2020 when private equity firm LDC backed the merger of three managed-services businesses, now has a turnover of more than £50m and high profile clients including Harrods and Arvato.
Corstorphine & Wright boosts staff count beyond 200 with West Hart acquisition
Wed, 24/11/2021 Corstorphine & Wright Architects has increased its number of employees to more than 200 following its takeover of West Hart Partnership.
Excell Group bought by Wavenet
Tue, 23/11/2021 Business telecommunications specialist Wavenet is to offer a greater range of cloud and workspace services following the announcement it has taken over Excell Group.
Progeny expands Leeds presence with JM Glendinning purchase
Tue, 23/11/2021 Professional services firm Progeny has increased its footprint in Leeds with the acquisition of financial adviser JM Glendinning Financial Services.
Sideshow Group buys digital experience and marketing agency
Tue, 23/11/2021 Access has been bought by Sideshow Group. Established in 1999, Access is a digital experience and marketing agency.
Staircraft bought by Travis Perkins
Tue, 23/11/2021 Travis Perkins has taken full ownership of Staircraft, having first taken a 15% share in the business in 2015. Staircraft specialises in integrated stair, floor and door products.
Bulb goes bust
Tue, 23/11/2021 Bulb has become the biggest casualty of the energy crisis and has been placed into special administration. The special administration process was devised in 2011 and is intended to provide government funding to enable an insolvent energy firm to keep supplying its customers until a rival firm can be found to take over the business. This is unlikely to happen until the energy price cap is lifted because of the large gap between the price Bulb customers pay for energy and the cost of supplying that energy. Bulb has been trading since 2015 and serves 1.7 million customers.
Tracsis to create Irish centre of excellence following Icon Group acquisition
Tue, 23/11/2021 Icon Group, a specialist provider of geoscience services, has been acquired by Tracsis. The deal will result in the formation of an Irish-based data analytics centre of excellence.
RAW Charging grows portfolio with Franklin EV acquisition
Mon, 22/11/2021 The business and assets of Franklin EV have been bought by RAW Charging. The deal enables RAW to continue the rapid growth of its electric vehicle charging portfolio.
IDHL increases agency count to eight with Fostr purchase
Mon, 22/11/2021 eCommerce agency Fostr has been taken over by IDHL. Based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Fostr designs and builds websites for luxury, fashion and beauty brands. The deal means IDHL now owns eight specialist agencies across the UK.
OneFile gets new Canadian owner as Harris takes over
Mon, 22/11/2021 End-to-end education software provider OneFile has been acquired by the Canadian software developer Harris.
Consortium buys French Connection for £29m
Mon, 22/11/2021 Fashion brand French Connection has been bought for £29m by a consortium consisting of businessmen Apinder Singh Ghura and Amarjit Singh Grewal, and KJR Brothers.
Aquiline Capital Partners takes over as majority owner of insurtech business Ripe Thinking
Fri, 19/11/2021 Aquiline Capital Partners has bought a majority stake in Ripe Thinking, a digital underwriting and insurance distribution platform. Established in 1997, Ripe Thinking is one of the leading companies in the fast growing insurtech sector.
Smartwater Group acquires Tag Security Holdings
Fri, 19/11/2021 Tag Security Holdings (TSH) has been taken over by The Smartwater Group. TSH specialises in site intruder detection products and will continue to trade as a separate brand.
Motor vehicle tracker gets Dutch owner as Moving Intelligence moves into UK market
Thu, 18/11/2021 The Dutch company Moving Intelligence has bought Phantom, developer of a track and trace system for motor vehicles. The deal enables Moving Intelligence to start selling its Dutch and German security and fleet management software and services products in the UK market.
New owner for Premier Guarantee and LABC Warranty insurance brands as HSB buys MD Group
Thu, 18/11/2021 The well-known Premier Guarantee and LABC Warranty insurance brands are under new ownership following the announcement that HSB (UK) has bought the MD Group of companies. Founded in 1997, MD Group is a provider of structural warranty, building control and other insurance services to the construction sector.
Adare SEC puts faith in Opus Trust Marketing
Wed, 17/11/2021 Endless has sold the digital communications provider Adare SEC to Opus Trust Marketing (OTM). The deal is OTM’s third acquisition in the last three years and means it is now a £110m turnover business employing 530 people.
BPP acquires digital apprenticeship specialist Estio Training
Wed, 17/11/2021 Palatine Private Equity has sold Estio Training to BPP Education Group. Estio is a provider of NVQ level 3 and level 4 IT and digital apprenticeships.
Murgitroyd strengthens position in IP sector with UDL Intellectual Property purchase
Tue, 16/11/2021 The IP practice UDL Intellectual Property has been bought by global intellectual property company Murgitroyd.
£23.8m deal sees Hilton Food Group buy Fairfax Meadow
Mon, 15/11/2021 Argent Holdings has sold Fairfax Meadow to Hilton Food Group. Fairfax Meadow supplies meat to the UK foodservice sector. The £23.8m deal gives Hilton greater access to the out-of-home channel.
abrdn buys information platform Finimize
Mon, 15/11/2021 Finimize is aiming to become a market leading information platform for investors following the new that it has been acquired by abrdn. More than one million investors subscribe to Finimize’s daily newsletter, and in addition it has 40,000 premium subscribers. Standard Life Aberdeen rebranded as abrdn in 2021.
Knights expands into north east with Archers Law acquisition
Fri, 12/11/2021 Knights has expanded into the north east of England with the £5.2m purchase of Archers Law, a law firm established in 1860 in Stockton-on-Tees.
Mitie buys Rock Power Connections
Fri, 12/11/2021 High voltage electricity specialist Rock Power Connections has been acquired by Mitie. The transaction strengthens Mitie’s position in the electric vehicle charge point sector.
Aquiline Capital buys majority stake in digital underwriter Ripe Thinking
Thu, 11/11/2021 The private investment firm Aquiline Capital has bought a majority stake in Ripe Thinking, a digital underwriting and insurance distribution platform. Established in 1997, Ripe is a leading player in the insuretech sector, with more than 280,000 policyholders.
Ebbon Group buys Scottish licence checking specialist
Thu, 11/11/2021 Ebbon Group has moved to established itself as the market leader in the UK fleet driver compliance market with the acquisition of DriverCheck. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Glasgow, DriverCheck is a licence checking specialist.
Landsec buys urban mixed-use regeneration developer for £190m
Thu, 11/11/2021 The property developer U+I, a specialist in urban mixed-use regeneration, has been acquired by Land Securities Group for £190m.
Revolution at Medichem as main client buys it for £23m
Fri, 05/11/2021 Medichem Manufacturing has been acquired by Revolution Beauty Group for £23m. Medichem is a supplier of haircare and skincare products to the beauty market, with Revolution being its main client, providing it with more than 90% of its revenue in the calendar year to date.
Five more small energy suppliers cease trading
Wed, 03/11/2021 Five more small UK energy companies have collapsed. Bluegreen Energy Services, Omni Energy, MA Energy, Zebra Power and Ampoweruk have all announced they are ceasing to trade. Under Ofgem’s safety net, customers’ energy supply will continue and funds that domestic customers have paid into their accounts will be protected. Domestic customers will also be protected by the energy price cap when being switched to a new supplier.
Private equity firm buys Fletchers Solicitors
Mon, 01/11/2021 The private equity firm Sun European Partners has acquired the consumer-focused law firm Fletchers Solicitors. Established in 1987, Fletchers has offices in Manchester and Stockport.
Mergers And Acquisitions October 2021
Renesas buys Dialog Semiconductor for £4bn
Thu, 28/10/2021 Dialog Semiconductor has been acquired by Renesas Electronics. The £4bn deal gives Renesas a wide ranging portfolio of products across the electronics sector. Dialog is a provider of standard and custom integrated circuits that are used in the fast growing Internet of Things sector.
Cardano increases assets under management to £18.5bn with ACTIAM purchase
Thu, 28/10/2021 Dutch insurance group Athora has sold sustainable investment manager ACTIAM to Cardano. The deal means Cardano now has £18.5bn of assets under management.
Synetiq gets new American owner in £225m deal
Thu, 28/10/2021 The American global digital marketplace IAA has acquired Synetiq for £225m. IAA’s platform is used to connect vehicle buyers and sellers. Synetiq provides salvage auction services for insurance companies, accident management companies, and other public and private sellers.
HomeServe buys CET Property Assurance for £53m
Wed, 27/10/2021 Palatine Private Equity has sold CET Property Assurance (CET PA) to HomeServe for £53m. CET PA is a provider of specialist outsourced home emergency, drainage and subsidence services to consumers across the UK.
Minimum wage to increase by 6.6%
Tue, 26/10/2021 The minimum wage for people over the age of 23 is to go up to £9.50 an hour from April 2022. This is a 6.6% increase. The hourly rate for those aged 21-22 goes up to £9.18, while for those aged 18-20 it becomes £6.83. The minimum rate for under 18s and apprentices increases to £4.81 an hour.
Radius strengthens insurance business with double acquisition
Tue, 26/10/2021 Radius has moved to strengthen its insurance business with the acquisition of Milestone Insurance Consultants and Signature Underwriting. The purchase of Signature means Radius can write business on behalf of underwriters.
Pilot Group aims for best in class with urban driving acquisition
Tue, 12/10/2021 Hill & Smith has sold the urban driving environment division of Variable Message Signs (VMS) to Pilot Group. The deal strengthens Pilot’s traffic control systems portfolio and the company says it aims to offer a “best-in-class” traffic control service.
High Tide enters UK market with Blessed acquisition
Tue, 12/10/2021 Blessed, a manufacturer of cannabidiol (CBD) products, has been acquired by High Tide, the largest recreational cannabis retailer in Canada. The deal means High Tide is now one of the market leaders in the UK CBD market.
Aptitude continues global expansion with £37.1m acquisition of MPP Global Solutions
Mon, 11/10/2021 MPP Global Solutions, a provider of cloud-based subscription management and billing technology, has been acquired by Aptitude Software. The £37.1m deal is part of Aptitude’s continued global growth strategy.
Premier League says Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will not run Newcastle United as takeover deal finally completed
Fri, 08/10/2021 The long running saga surrounding the ownership of Newcastle United FC has come to an end, following the announcement that the Premier League has given the go ahead for Mike Ashley to sell the club to a consortium consisting of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF), PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media. The Premier League says it has been given “legally binding assurances” that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will not control Newcastle United FC. The Newcastle United Supporters Trust (NUST) says it “admires” the “desire and tenacity” shown by PIF in completing the deal. 96.7% of the NUST membership voted in favour of the takeover.
Redcentric buys Piksel
Tue, 05/10/2021 IT managed services provider Redcentric has acquired Piksel Industry Solutions, a provider of application, public cloud and security based digital transformation and managed services.
CD&R wins £7bn Morrisons takeover battle
Tue, 05/10/2021 The bidding war for the UK’s fourth-biggest supermarket chain Morrisons has been won by the US private equity group Clayton, Dubilier and Rice (CD&R). CD&R’s bid of 287 pence per share was a penny higher than a rival bid from Fortress Investment Group and values the retailer at £7bn. CD&R is advised by Terry Leahy, the former chief executive of Tesco.
Food industry given something to chew on as Wholebake and Deeside Cereals merge
Mon, 04/10/2021 The food manufacturers Wholebake and Deeside Cereals are to merge. The newly combined company will aim to further grow its position in the snack bar and own label cereal markets.
Mergers And Acquisitions September 2021
Another three energy companies cease trading
Thu, 30/09/2021 ENSTROGA, Igloo Energy and Symbio Energy have become the latest energy companies to cease trading. Together the suppliers serve less than 1% of domestic customers.
Southeastern is nationalised
Thu, 30/09/2021 Govia has been stripped of the Southeastern railway franchise by the Government after failing to declare and return £25m of public funding. Govia is a joint venture between Go-Ahead and Keolis. Go-Ahead’s chief financial officer has resigned with immediate effect. Southeastern operates trains across London, Kent and East Sussex and will now be run by the Government’s Operator of Last Resort.
Software developer valued at £1bn following private equity deal
Wed, 29/09/2021 The American private equity firm Vista Equity Partners has bought Blue Prism. The deal values the company at around £1bn. Blue Prism is a designer of robotic process automation software.
Advanced Supply Chain Group bought by Reconomy
Wed, 29/09/2021 Outsourcing specialist Reconomy has bought Advanced Supply Chain Group.
No false moves from True as private equity firm buys energy brand Sneak
Tue, 28/09/2021 The private equity firm True has acquired a majority stake in the energy drink manufacturer Sneak. Established in 2018, Sneak’s energy products are zero sugar and are available in tubs and sachets, as well as pre-mixed cans.
Two more energy companies cease trading
Wed, 22/09/2021 Two more UK energy companies are to cease trading. Avro Energy supplies gas and electricity to around 580,000 domestic customers, while Green Supplier Limited supplies gas and electricity to around 255,000 domestic customers and a small number of non-domestic customers. Customers of the failed companies will be transferred to a new supplier by the regulator, Ofgem.
Law firms merge to form MDR Taylor Vinters
Tue, 21/09/2021 Mishcon de Reya and Taylor Vinters have agreed to merge, forming a new company called MDR Taylor Vinters, which will offer legal and consultancy services to innovators and entrepreneurs.
Five UK energy companies cease trading
Tue, 21/09/2021 Five of the UK’s smaller energy companies have ceased trading in the last month. Between them Hub Energy, PfP Energy, MoneyPlus Energy, Utility Point and People’s Energy supplied more than 600,000 customers. The energy industry is in turmoil as a result of a massive increase in wholesale global gas prices which the suppliers are unable to pass on to consumers because of the Energy Price Cap. More energy companies are expected to fail in the coming weeks.
Pimlico Plumbers bought by American giant Neighborly
Tue, 21/09/2021 London's largest independent plumbing and service company, Pimlico Plumbers, has been acquired by the American company Neighborly.
Sony adds Firesprite studio to PlayStation portfolio
Fri, 17/09/2021 Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the Sony division responsible for the PlayStation videogame console, has acquired the UK developer Firesprite. Established in 2012, Firesprite is best known for developing games that take advantage of the latest PlayStation hardware features, such as VR and adaptive controller triggers. It is the 15th studio to be owned directly by SIE.
£2.2bn deal sees 888 go all in on William Hill
Fri, 17/09/2021 888, one of the leading companies in the online betting industry, has acquired William Hill for £2.2bn. William Hill is one of the best known high street betting brands in the UK, operating more than 1,400 retail betting shops.
Cazoo buys SMH Fleet Solutions for £70m
Thu, 16/09/2021 SMH Fleet Solutions, a vehicle preparation, logistics & storage specialist, has been taken over by Cazoo. The £70m deal gives Cazoo the capacity to recondition and deliver hundreds of thousands of cars per year and store tens of thousands of cars.
McLaren sells tech division to Greybull Capital
Wed, 15/09/2021 McLaren Group has sold its Applied business division to Greybull Capital. McLaren Applied is the official engine control unit supplier for all teams in Formula One. The sale enables McLaren Group to focus on supercar manufacturing and elite motorsport such as F1.
M&J Evans buys ground engineering specialist Flynn Group
Fri, 03/09/2021 The ground engineering company Flynn Group has been bought by M&J Evans.
Fortis Pharma Consulting and Valid Insight acquired by Bioscript
Thu, 02/09/2021 Bioscript has strengthened its end to end pharmaceutical communications provision with the acquisition of Fortis Pharma Consulting and Valid Insight.
Takumi acquires Unieed
Wed, 01/09/2021 Takumi has acquired the media buying agency Unieed.
Capital Network Solutions acquired by Flow Communications
Wed, 01/09/2021 Capital Network Solutions (CNS) has been acquired by Flow Communications. CNS is a provider of advanced IT networking, cloud and cyber security services.
Razorblue expands into Scotland with acquisition of Sarn Technologies
Wed, 01/09/2021 The IT services provider razorblue has continued its expansion into Scotland with the acquisition of sarn Technologies.
Luftballon taken over by Amscan International
Wed, 01/09/2021 The German balloon printing company Luftballon has been taken over by Amscan International.
Macquarie Asset Management to buy majority stake in Southern Water with £2bn investment
Wed, 01/09/2021 Macquarie Asset Management has bought a majority stake in Southern Water, a provider of essential water services to 2.6m customers across the south of England. The deal will see £2bn invested in infrastructure over the next four years.
ParentPay & ESS in merger
Wed, 01/09/2021 ParentPay and Education Software Solutions (ESS) have agreed to merge. ESS supplies educational software to more than 19,000 schools in the UK.
Mergers And Acquisitions August 2021
Livingbridge acquires North SP Group
Thu, 26/08/2021 The private equity firm Livingbridge has acquired North SP Group, a specialist provider of connectivity within complex environments.
Challenge-trg Group acquires PMP Recruitment
Thu, 26/08/2021 PMP Recruitment has been acquired by Challenge-trg Group.
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure buys Augean plc in £314.9m deal
Wed, 25/08/2021 Funds owned and managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure have agreed a £314.9m deal to buy waste and resource management specialist Augean plc.
The Ministry of Defence set to invest £400m in Sheffield Forgemasters
Wed, 25/08/2021 The Ministry of Defence is to invest £400m in Sheffield Forgemasters following the announcement that it has bought the steel manufacturer for £2.56m. The deal secures the supply of components for critical existing and future UK defence programmes.
CBRE Group acquires 60% stake in Turner & Townsend
Tue, 24/08/2021 CBRE Group has acquired a 60% ownership stake in Turner & Townsend, which believes the £960m deal will enable it to expand its presence in the American market.
Admiral Taverns acquires Hawthorn
Tue, 24/08/2021 Admiral Taverns has increased its pub portfolio to more than 1,600 pubs following the announcement that it has acquired Hawthorn.
CitNOW takes over Quik and Reef Business Systems
Mon, 23/08/2021 American dealership software specialist Quik has been taken over by CitNOW. In a separate deal, CitNOW has also acquired Reef Business Systems, a developer of showroom and dealer management software.
Zetland Capital becomes majority shareholder in Typhoo Tea
Mon, 23/08/2021 The private equity firm Zetland Capital has taken a majority shareholding in the well known tea brand Typhoo Tea. Headquartered in Wirral, Typhoo Tea owns a range of brands, including Typhoo Tea, Lift, London Fruit & Herb, Heath & Heather, Ridgways, Glengettie, Fresh Brew and Melrose’s.
Northern Telecom acquires Soda Consulting
Fri, 20/08/2021 Soda Consulting, an IT support and security specialist, has been acquired by Northern Telecom. The deal is Northern Telecom's fourth acquisition in the last three years.
Redde Northgate takes over ChargedEV
Fri, 20/08/2021 ChargedEV, a supplier and installer of electric vehicle charging equipment across the UK, has been taken over by Redde Northgate.
Tencent acquires Sumo Group
Thu, 19/08/2021 The Chinese technology company Tencent has acquired videogame developer and publisher Sumo Group. Based in Sheffield, Sumo has assisted with the development of well known games such as Sackboy and Forza Horizon 4.
Ready Education takes over Collabco
Thu, 19/08/2021 Collabco, owner of student engagement platform myday, has been taken over by the American company Ready Education.
Souter PR and Jargon PR set to merge
Tue, 17/08/2021 The public relation agencies Souter PR and Jargon PR have agreed to merge.
Mutares acquires ADComms
Tue, 17/08/2021 Critical communications and security systems provider ADComms has been acquired by the German private equity firm Mutares. It is expected ADComms will work closely with another Mutares owned company, Gemini Rail Group.
HR Solutions acquires Cherington HR
Mon, 16/08/2021 HR consultancy Cherington HR has been acquired by HR Solutions.
Philip Morris International takes over Vectura Group in £852m deal
Mon, 16/08/2021 The drug delivery inhaler specialist Vectura Group has agreed to be taken over by Philip Morris International in a deal worth £852m.
Abbey Logistics acquires Welch Hire
Fri, 13/08/2021 The liquid food tanker specialist Welch Hire has been acquired by Abbey Logistics. The deal further cements Abbey’s position as the UK’s leading tanker company in bulk liquid food.
inCase buys QuoteXpress
Fri, 13/08/2021 The digital quote-generating platform QuoteXpress has been bought by inCase.
Airnow Data acquires MightySignal
Thu, 12/08/2021 Airnow Data has acquired MightySignal.
RVU takes over Mojo Mortgages
Thu, 12/08/2021 RVU, owner of Uswitch, Confused.com and Money.co.uk, is moving into the UK mortgages sector following the announcement it has taken over Mojo Mortgages. Headquartered in Manchester, Mojo is a free online mortgage broker.
Wolds Produce acquires WM Quarrie
Wed, 11/08/2021 Wolds Produce has acquired potato seed supplier WM Quarrie. The deal means that Wolds, in addition to supplying over 40,000 tonnes of potatoes into the crisping industry, now supplies over 15,000 tonnes of potato seed.
TravelPerk acquires Click Travel
Wed, 11/08/2021 The travel platform Click Travel has been acquired by TravelPerk.
Intrax takes over Invasion Camp Group
Tue, 10/08/2021 The youth travel organisation Invasion Camp Group has been taken over by the American company Intrax.
Metpro buys Demon Cato
Tue, 10/08/2021 Demon Cato has been bought by Metpro, a multi-service manufacturer. The deal will see Metpro adopt the Demon Cato product range as its innovations brand.
Prosperis acquires MHI
Mon, 09/08/2021 MHI has been acquired by Prosperis, a provider of corporate advice to more than 1,000 clients and businesses across the North of England.
Exclusive Networks buys Ignition Technology
Mon, 09/08/2021 Ignition Technology has been bought by Exclusive Networks.
JMG Group acquires Bickley Insurance
Fri, 06/08/2021 JMG Group has acquired Bickley Insurance, a commercial and personal insurance specialist. JMG Group owns the insurance broker JM Glendinning.
Endless sells Theo Fennell
Fri, 06/08/2021 The private equity firm Endless has sold Theo Fennell to an investment vehicle led by Theo Fennell himself and managing director Neal Sussman. Established in 1975, Theo Fennell is one of the UK’s best known jewellery and silverware brands.
DM Keith acquires Ringways Motor Group
Thu, 05/08/2021 Motor vehicle retailer DM Keith has increased its portfolio of brands to six with the acquisition of Ringways Motor Group.
Hodder Education acquires Illuminate
Thu, 05/08/2021 The educational publisher Illuminate has been acquired by Hodder Education. Illuminate specialises in exam courses, student books and revision guides.
Avient Corporation acquires MagnaColours
Wed, 04/08/2021 Avient Corporation has acquired MagnaColours. Established in 1978, MagnaColours develops water-based ink technology.
Turntide Technologies acquires AVID Technology
Wed, 04/08/2021 The electrified powertrain components manufacturer AVID Technology has been acquired by Turntide Technologies.
Mergers And Acquisitions July 2021
Wensleydale Dairy Products bought by Saputo for £23m
Thu, 29/07/2021 Saputo has agreed a £23m deal which sees it take over Wensleydale Dairy Products.
Confused.com owner buys Mojo Mortgages
Tue, 27/07/2021 RVU, owner of Uswitch, Confused.com and Money.co.uk, is moving into the UK mortgages sector following the announcement it has taken over Mojo Mortgages. Headquartered in Manchester, Mojo is a free online mortgage broker.
Rubicon Partners takes over Airedale Catering Equipment Group
Thu, 22/07/2021 Airedale Catering Equipment Group, a provider of services to the commercial kitchen and catering sector, has been taken over by Rubicon Partners.
Gardner Leader and Clark Holt set to merge
Thu, 22/07/2021 The law firms Gardner Leader and Clark Holt have agreed to merge. The combined firm will have offices in Swindon, Newbury, Thatcham, Maidenhead, Windsor and London.
Nium takes over Ixaris
Wed, 21/07/2021 Travel payments optimisation specialist Ixaris has been taken over by Nium.
Access Legal buys Oosha
Mon, 19/07/2021 The legal technology specialist Access Legal has bought Oosha, a provider of integrated cloud IT services.
RSE acquires Technical Control Systems
Mon, 19/07/2021 Technical Control Systems (TCS) has been acquired by RSE. TCS is a designer and manufacturer of low voltage switchgear, motor control centres, relay protection panels and control panels.
Tristone Capital acquires Premier Care Management
Fri, 16/07/2021 The investment group Tristone Capital has acquired Premier Care Management.
Marlowe buys Healthwork for £17.2m
Thu, 15/07/2021 Occupational health services provider Healthwork has been bought by Marlowe for £17.2m.
Fishawack Health acquires closerlook
Thu, 15/07/2021 Fishawack Health has acquired closerlook, a pharmaceutical marketing specialist.
Palatine Private Equity acquires majority stake in FourNet
Wed, 14/07/2021 The private equity firm Palatine Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in the cloud and managed services provider FourNet.
Menzies Distribution takes over JBT Distribution
Wed, 14/07/2021 The logistics and supply chain services business JBT Distribution has been taken over by Menzies Distribution. The deal adds 200 vehicles and six operating sites to Menzies’ operations.
Brickability acquires Taylor Maxwell in £63m deal
Tue, 13/07/2021 The timber and cladding specialist Taylor Maxwell has been acquired by Brickability for £63m.
MCG Group takes over StaffAid
Tue, 13/07/2021 The nursing agency StaffAid has been taken over by the MCG Group. StaffAid will operate alongside MCG Healthcare.
Etsy buys Depop in £1.1bn deal
Mon, 12/07/2021 The unique fashion marketplace Depop has been bought by Etsy for £1.1bn. 90% of Depop’s userbase are under the age of 26 and Etsy believes this transaction will deepen its reach with this demographic.
Gap to close all UK stores
Mon, 05/07/2021 The US fashion chain Gap is to close all 81 of its UK and Ireland stores. It will continue as an online-only business in the UK.
Precision Technologies acquires Langstone Engineering
Fri, 02/07/2021 The precision engineering specialist Langstone Engineering has been acquired by Precision Technologies. Langstone serves clients in the F1, motorsport, aerospace and marine industries.
Sutton McGrath Hartley and Jollifee Cork merge
Thu, 01/07/2021 The chartered accountants Sutton McGrath Hartley and Jolliffe Cork have merged.
Tunstall Healthcare acquires Secuvita
Thu, 01/07/2021 The Dutch technology specialist Secuvita has been acquired by Tunstall Healthcare.