Wed, 27 Aug 2025 | MBO/MBI
A recruitment firm based in Sale has undergone a £5 million management buyout (MBO) and is now poised to target growth, including through acquisitions. The deal will see Tatton Recruitment Group CFO Matt Yeates now lead the company’s operations as CEO.
Prior to the MBO, Tatton Recruitment Group was part of Recruit Holdings, one of the world’s largest HR service providers, with operations in Europe, Japan, Asia Pacific and North America.
Funding for the transaction was provided by Manchester-based Cynergy Business Finance (CBF), while Cowgills advised the firm on the deal. Post-MBO, a CBF team led by Danny Monksfield and Tom Darnton will continue to support the business with future growth opportunities under Matt Yeates’ ownership.
As the company’s new CEO, Yeates will lead the restructuring of the business focus, with a strategic focus on acquisitions and growing the firm’s presence in the UK and internationally.
Yeates commented: “With the support of Cynergy and the expert guidance from Cowgills, we are in a strong position to accelerate our growth plans. I’m excited to lead the next phase of the business, focusing on strengthening our core operations and exploring strategic acquisitions across key markets.”
Cowgills partner Benjamin Day, who led the MBO, said that the deal process was “incredibly smooth [...], lasting roughly eight weeks from start to finish” and adding that Tatton Recruitment “has a solid foundation and an ambitious leadership team”.
Cynergy Business Finance Corporate Sales Director Danny Monksfield added: “We're proud to have supported the management team on this deal. The business has strong fundamentals and a clear growth strategy, and we look forward to seeing their continued success under Matt’s leadership.”
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