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UK estate agent Chestertons acquired by European group

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 | BUSINESS SALE
UK estate agent Chestertons has been acquired by Emeria, a private equity-backed European real estate services and technology group. According to a source close to the deal who was quoted in reports, Emeria will pay around £... continue reading

Accenture acquires cloud tech consultancy

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 | BUSINESS SALE
Professional services firm Accenture has acquired 6point6, a technology consultancy specialising cloud, data and cybersecurity. 6point6 has offices in London and Manchester and employs approximately 400 staff across the UK. T... continue reading

PE-backed accountancy firm completes fifth acquisition of the year

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 | BUSINESS SALE
Cooper Parry, an accountancy business backed by Waterland Private Equity, has completed its fifth deal of the year with the acquisition of financial planning firm Chamberlyns. Cooper Parry was backed by Waterland Private Equity la... continue reading

Lancashire metal fabrication firm acquired out of administration

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 | BUSINESS SALE
Gilwood (Fabricators) Company, a Lancashire-based manufacturing business, has been acquired out of administration by DC Norris and Company in a pre-pack deal. Gilwood, which is based in Heywood, is a family-owned metal fabrication... continue reading

Business and assets to be marketed as timber merchant collapses

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 | BUSINESS SALE
Silva Timber Products, a Cheshire timber merchant, has fallen into administration. The company, which is based in Widnes, supplied a wide range of specialist timber, timber fencing, composite decking, cladding and roof shingles. ... continue reading

Fit-out contractor moves to employee ownership

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 | BUSINESS SALE
Interior design and fit-out contractor Workspace Design and Build Ltd has moved to employee ownership. The company, which was founded in 2004, delivers interior design projects across the North West and Midlands, as well as furnit... continue reading

UK logistics company acquired by international group

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 | BUSINESS SALE
UK specialist logistics provider Abbey Logistics Group has been acquired by Belgium-headquartered food logistics specialist Sitra Group from its private equity owner NorthEdge Capital. Abbey Logistics, which is based in Goldborne,... continue reading

Ann’s acquires seven NI care homes as growth continues

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 | BUSINESS SALE
Healthcare operator Ann’s Care Homes has continued its growth with the acquisition of seven Northern Ireland care homes from Larchwood care (NI). The acquisition adds 560 staff and the care of 320 residents, while bringing A... continue reading

New acquisition for PE-backed Cardiff compliance services firm

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 | BUSINESS SALE
Alcumus, a private equity-backed Cardiff-based workplace safety and compliance services firm, has acquired a London-based business. Alcumus was backed by Apax Partners in 2022, with the private equity firm acquiring Inflexion&rsqu... continue reading

Halma group completes £46.5m double acquisition

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 | BUSINESS SALE
Life-saving technology group Halma has completed a double acquisition for a total maximum consideration of around £46.5 million. The company has acquired Bradford-based Alpha Instrumatics, as well as Sweden-headquartered fir... continue reading

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