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Our Capital Advisory team, led by Birmingham-based Managing Director Scott Peters, together with Associate Director Richard Hill and Analyst Matthew Freer, have advised private equity investor, 4D Capital Partners LLP on its acquisition of J&J Omerod PLC, one of the UK’s oldest manufacturers of bespoke kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.   This is the second major deal our team has supported 4D on this summer, following the carve-out of Hepworth Clay from Orbia (BMV: ORBIA), further cementing their reputation for complex mid-market transactions and bid-support for private equity investors. Our team acted as buy-side adviser, including structuring the transaction to optimise returns and securing a funding arrangement with Allica Bank through an efficient marketing process, to support the acquisition and future growth initiatives.   4D Capital was advised by: Quantuma (Debt & Buyside Advisory), Shoosmiths (Legal), Knight Frank (Property), SIA Group (surveys). JJO’s shareholders were advised by: DWF (legal) & RSM UK (sellside).   Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e7bTAB3Y #privateequity #corporatefinance #debtadvisory

🚨 Redsquid Acquires RedMosquito - Deal In-Depth 🚨 Venture Corporate Finance is proud to have advised the shareholders of RedMosquito Limited on its successful sale to Redsquid, a leading UK IT MSP with a growing presence in Scotland, backed by ThinCats. This transaction is another example of our commitment to delivering high-impact, tailored solutions for ICT and technology business owners. We ran a competitive process that attracted multiple offers from leading acquirers, providing RedMosquito with full support from initial outreach through to final negotiations. 🚀 Redsquid emerged as the ideal partner, aligning with RedMosquito’s culture and growth ambitions, and providing the platform for its next phase of success. You can read more about the deal here: https://lnkd.in/eNXfZbfi This marks our third major tech transaction in the past six months, reinforcing our position as the UK’s leading sell-side-only advisor in the ICT sector. With No Retainers | No Restrictive Clauses | No Conflicts of Interest … Our model has always prioritised clients. You can read more about the deal here: https://lnkd.in/eNXfZbfi Or contact us if you’re looking to sell: https://lnkd.in/ezSNFtmV Also involved in the deal were: Derek Smith | Andrew Stark | Sohin Raithatha | Vince Mignacca | Michael Cox | Marta Borowicz | Matt Holloway #VentureCorporateFinance #CorporateFinance #MergersandAcquisitions #BusinessExit #SellMyBusiness

Following today's announcement of the acquisition of Leonard Curtis by specialist financial services investor Pollen Street Capital, Svella Plc is pleased to confirm the successful divestment of our interest in Leonard Curtis Group. The transaction delivers a 3.2x gross return for Svella, representing a highly profitable exit since our investment alongside Arete Capital Partners LLP in 2021. During our period of investment, Leonard Curtis achieved substantial growth, with revenues doubling to £45 million, headcount rising to 330 employees and the UK office network expanding to 30 locations – all generating significant profit and value growth. Ben Whawell, CEO of Svella Plc, said: “Our investment in Leonard Curtis has been both operationally and financially successful. Svella’s portfolio model, driven by operational improvement, an unwavering focus on financial performance, hands-on investment and proactive management, has helped generate substantial shareholder return." Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eUirWpCr #LeonardCurtis #svella #divestment

Ardian’s private credit arm is stepping up in France. Check out their strategy here: Ardian backs LBO of French consultancy firm implid with unitranche financing. The transaction also brings EMZ Partners on board as a minority shareholder, with more than 50 of implid’s managers reinvesting. Jean-David PONSIN, Co-Head of Private Credit France at Ardian, added: “The group has demonstrated a remarkable growth trajectory, supported by a comprehensive service offering and a strong regional presence." Legal advisors included Winston & Strawn LLP for Ardian, Freshfields for implid, and Paul Hastings for EMZ Partners. Financial advisors D&A and Amala Partners also supported the transaction. Get the full insight on implid’s LBO and financing structure here: https://lnkd.in/d_aQSUTn #PEInsights #privateequity #financing #LBO

Corient has announced the acquisition of Stonehage Fleming and Stanhope Capital. https://lnkd.in/ebCAHK_h Corient Stonehage Fleming Stanhope Capital Group Appleby Tristan Ozanne James Gaudin Paul Worsnop Garry Manley Malcolm Moller Michelle Brook (née Hotchkiss) Muhammad Aadil Koomar Josh Tonks Larissa Dezyk Ruby Agate Suhaylah Juman

Cerity Partners’ latest deal plants a flag in New York’s Capital Region with the acquisition of Graypoint, an Albany-based $4.5 billion firm.

📢 We’re excited to announce that Pollen Street Capital has acquired a majority stake in Leonard Curtis. Leonard Curtis has spent 30+ years supporting SMEs and corporates across the UK and offshore with restructuring, legal, funding, M&A advisory and business services. Today, we’re proud to be a 330-strong team across 30 offices with a trusted national footprint and deep sector expertise. This partnership with Pollen Street - supported by Manchester-based investor TDC - marks the next chapter in our growth journey. Together, we’ll accelerate expansion through new products, technology and acquisitions, while continuing to deliver specialist advice to our clients and partners.    The deal will see the successful exit for family investment office Arete Capital Partners LLP and Svella, who took a significant stake in August 2021. Our CEO Dan Booth will continue to lead the business as we build a sustainable, ambitious firm for the future: “The partnership and investment from Pollen Street Capital, together with support from TDC, will allow the business to move forward and better execute our plans to grow and develop the group. We have our sights on building a business that is sustainable for many years to come and to represent something that we can all be proud to be a part of. None of this would be possible without the hard work, commitment and brilliance of our people. We are building something very special here, and I truly hope we all continue this journey together to be better every day. In years to come, we all want to be able to look back and know we played a positive part.”   Jonathan Guest, Investment Director at Pollen Street: "Leonard Curtis is a high-quality business with a proven model, experienced leadership, and has demonstrated strong organic growth in the UK and offshore. We are proud of our track record of supporting fast-growing players in the financial and business services ecosystems, and are looking forward to partnering with the team for the next stage of Leonard Curtis’s growth, as it diversifies and scales organically, and further consolidates the fragmented UK professional services market.” A huge thank you to our people, contacts and clients who have helped us reach this milestone. Read the full statement below. #BusinessGrowth #PrivateEquity #ProfessionalServices 

Scaling isn’t solo work. MBEs looking to break into larger contracts often underestimate the power of joint ventures. Done right, JVs accelerate growth far beyond what any firm could achieve alone. What makes a JV work? 1. Complementary strengths – each firm adds something unique. 2. Shared compliance standards – no weak links in delivery. 3. Aligned incentives – so all parties benefit equally. When those elements click, partnerships scale faster—and reputations scale with them. #MBE #JointVentures #GovCon #StrategicPartnerships

#GrantThornton is growing; we’ve entered into an agreement to acquire Stax, a leading provider of diligence and value-creation services for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. With Stax’s 300-person team and deep sector expertise, we’ll expand our ability to deliver commercial due diligence, value creation, and exit planning support. Looking forward to welcoming the Stax team. https://lnkd.in/eJCD4Qfv