Insights

Dr. Schär UK acquires GDR Food Technology Ltd

Dr. Schär UK – the UK’s No.1 gluten-free brand – has acquired Glasgow based allergen-free, fresh bread manufacturer GDR Food Technology Ltd.

Argyll Holidays sold to international resort operator Cove Communities

The Yorkshire & North East Corporate Finance team has advised the shareholders of Argyll Holidays on its sale to international resort operator Cove Communities.

Leisure Lakes Bikes’ sale to JD Group

Dow Schofield Watts advised one of the UK’s premium bicycle retailers on its sale to JD Group for an undisclosed sum.

20 years later, James helps tyre chain ‘finish the journey’ with £62m sale to Halfords

James Dow of Dow Schofield Watts advised National Tyres and Autocare on its sale to Halfords in a £62m deal. It comes exactly 20 years after James advised on the business on its original buy-out from tyre giant Continental.

Growth and succession for Carnaby Caravans

The Yorkshire & North East Corporate Finance team has advised the shareholders of Carnaby Caravans on raising finance to support further growth and facilitate management succession.

Firesprite enters next level with sale to Sony

The Yorkshire & North East Corporate Finance team advised on a high profile deal which will see Firesprite the UK-based videogame studio with a history of developing highly-polished showpieces for cutting-edge hardware being acquired by Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE).

Habicus Group acquire long-standing competitor The Apartment Service

Habicus Group, the parent company of serviced apartment agent SilverDoor, has acquired long-standing competitor The Apartment Service.

MCS Test acquired by US market leader

Sheffield Forgemasters acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence

The Yorkshire & North East Corporate Finance team at Dow Schofield Watts has advised the Board of Sheffield Forgemasters on the sale of its entire share capital to the UK Ministry of Defence.

Collabco acquired by US-based Ready Education

Collabco – the UK company behind the student engagement platform myday – has been acquired by US-based Ready Education in a deal that brings together three market leaders across Europe and North America, with Netherlands-based StuComm also being acquired.

Bis Henderson secures investment from London-based TPA Capital

Bis Henderson, a leading provider of professional services into the supply chain sector, has secured investment from London-based private equity firm TPA Capital.

BGF investment for building plastics supplier

Dow Schofield Watts has provided Corporate Finance advice to Northern Building Plastics on its investment from BGF to support its growth plans.

ControlPoint acquired by Ovarro

The Yorkshire & North East Corporate Finance team of Dow Schofield Watts has advised the shareholders of ControlPoint on its sale to Ovarro.

Ross Care acquired by Millbrook Healthcare in Cairngorm Capital Partners-backed deal

Ross Care, a major provider of wheelchair services and mobility equipment, has been acquired by Millbrook Healthcare in a deal backed by Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP.

Inflexion Set To Exit Independent Insurance Broker

One of the North’s largest independent insurance brokers is set to be acquired in a deal that provides an exit for Inflexion.

£100M Merger Creates New Estate Agency Group

Dow Schofield Watts advised Lomond Capital on its £100m merger with Linley & Simpson in a deal which will create a new national lettings and estate agency group.

British Engineering Services acquire Lantei

Lantei Limited – a leading UK specialist in electrical testing, compliance, and remedial works – has been acquired by British Engineering Services.

Lab software business acquired by Canadian firm

The Genial Group – the Chester-based group which is a market leader in laboratory software – has been acquired by Harris, part of the Canadian company Constellation Software Inc.