United Kingdom M&A Transactions

Hexaware Technologies enhances AI and cloud capabilities by acquiring Consulting Professionals Services, deepening client relationships and expanding service offerings.

Panasonic Projector & Display boosts its visual solutions ecosystem by acquiring HIVE, enhancing media playback and control for immersive installations.

Marconi Technologies

Canadian investors establish Marconi Technologies, reviving a historic name in communications for defence and dual-use tech, targeting government contracts.

OMMAX

OMMAX and Singulier unite to form a major European AI consulting platform, enhancing strategy and implementation for businesses and PE firms.

GHO Capital

GHO Capital and CBC Group unite, creating a $21B powerhouse in healthcare investments, offering diverse private equity, credit, and infrastructure strategies globally.

Alba Trees strengthens its UK forestry sector position by acquiring Christies of Fochabers, integrating bare-root production and expanding its service offerings.

SERB Pharmaceuticals secures European and MENA rights for Hansa Biopharma's Idefirix® (imlifidase) in a €115M deal, enhancing kidney transplant options.

SERB Pharmaceuticals secures European and MENA rights for Hansa Biopharma's imlifidase, a key therapy for highly sensitized kidney transplant patients, in a €115M deal.

Renegotiation of Charlotte Tilbury's stake in Puig creates a significant obstacle for potential integration talks with Estée Lauder, impacting deal valuations and structure.

Gentrack enhances its g2 platform with Factor's AI pricing tech for energy retailers. Deal valued at NZ$24M plus earn-out.

Apax Partners invests in Sedex, a key player in supply chain risk management and ethical sourcing, to drive expansion and technological advancement in ESG compliance.

Intuitive Machines acquires Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd, enhancing its global ground station network for lunar and deep space missions. Includes UK and US facilities.

CMA conditionally clears £3bn Getty Images-Shutterstock deal, mandating Shutterstock's editorial business sale to preserve competition for UK media.

Siemens Mobility secures key Mermec rail signaling, diagnostics, and infrastructure businesses, bolstering its global rail technology portfolio.

Private equity firm Verdane has completed the acquisition of Augmentum Fintech, integrating its portfolio of 34 fintech companies into Verdane's European technology platform.

AmWorld strengthens its courier and fulfillment services by acquiring Crossflight Group, backed by Foresight Group. Expands operational footprint and service offerings.

JuiceMe strengthens its African Employer of Record services by acquiring Ajiraworks and appointing Catherine Ochako as Global Director, EOR.

National Australia Bank secures London's Banked to enhance account-to-account payments, backed by Bank of America and Insight Partners. Learn about the strategic implications.

SecurityScorecard boosts third-party risk management with Driftnet acquisition, gaining advanced internet scanning and AI-driven threat intelligence.

Investment firm Cap Capital Investments is in final stages to acquire Pronovias, a Spanish bridal fashion house, following a court-supervised restructuring process.

Intertek Group

EQT AB's £9.4bn Intertek Group Plc acquisition proposal receives board recommendation, marking a significant development in UK private equity.

Kao Data

Kao Data secures new London site for high-performance data center campus, boosting UK digital infrastructure with Legal & General Capital backing.

Bounteous strengthens its AI services by acquiring Cartesian, enhancing data analytics and TMT sector expertise for enterprise-scale AI solutions.

E.ON announces acquisition of OVO, integrating millions of UK customers. Strategic move to enhance energy solutions and market presence in the United Kingdom.

EQT increases offer to £9.4 billion ($12.8 billion) for Intertek Group in a final push for the UK testing and certification leader.

EQT raises Intertek offer to $12.5B in a final bid, intensifying pressure on the target's board amidst shareholder support.

E.ON acquires OVO's retail energy business in the UK. Mayfair Equity Partners exits after supporting substantial customer growth and diversification.

Hometree

Hometree expands significantly by acquiring OVO's Home Services division, including CORGI HomePlan. Pollen Street takes a majority stake in the enlarged group.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. expands legal services with the acquisition of London-based maritime law firm Mays Brown Solicitors through Gallagher Bassett.

Macnica ATD Europe strengthens its engineering presence in Northern Europe by acquiring Indesmatech, enhancing design-in support and market reach.

Bowmark Capital has acquired BCIS, a leading UK construction data provider, from LDC. The deal highlights BCIS's substantial growth and strategic advancements in data analytics.

Intertek turns down EQT's latest £8.9bn offer, deeming it insufficient and citing execution risks. The company prioritizes its long-term growth strategy.

BioPhorum enhances its implementation services by acquiring PharmaX Solutions, boosting digital transformation and operational efficiency in the life sciences sector.

Stellanor Datacenters

Stellanor Datacenters, backed by DWS, acquires 8 Redcentric data centers, boosting its UK presence to 11 facilities for AI-ready colocation.

Long Path Partners completes £339.5M take-private deal for Idox plc, a UK software provider for public sector and regulated industries.

Bullish's $4.2 billion acquisition of Equiniti aims to build the first integrated platform for tokenized securities and blockchain capital markets infrastructure.

CJ Hole strengthens its UK presence with the acquisition of Anne James Estate & Letting Agents, boosting its network to 11 offices and enhancing East Bristol coverage.

Pivotal Growth strategically acquires Purely Financial Planning and KMC Financial, enhancing its UK presence and commitment to client-centric financial advice.

Intertek prepares to decline EQT's enhanced £10.3bn offer, citing undervaluation. Activist investor interest grows amid strategic review.

LDC-backed Acora acquires HANDD Business Solutions, enhancing its IT, cybersecurity, and data & AI services. Revenue target nears £100M.