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Read about our previous deals and support provided to communities.
Read about our previous deals and support provided to communities.
International consultancy acquisition is by design
North West-based structural engineering design company DGP has been acquired for £14.1 million by international consultants Scott Wilson Group plc.
A lifting deal for Clearwater
Hirers of powered access machines, AFI Aerial Platforms and Uplift Platforms have merged in a deal with a £15 million investment from Barclays Private Equity.
Half of law firms considering outside investment
More than nine out of ten law firms welcome the introduction of multi-disciplinary practices (MPDs) while more than half are already considering adopting an alternative business structure, according to a survey by Clearwater Corporate Finance.
Blue Group International announces disposal of Bluetec to Morson plc
Recruitment consultancy Blue Group International Limited has announced the disposal of its Bluetec business to Morson plc.
David relishes fresh mission at Clearwater
Clearwater Corporate Finance has strengthened its international expertise with the recruitment of David Ford as a director, with a remit to manage disposals, acquisitions and deal support.
Healthcare recruitment company buys social care specialist
Blue Group International Ltd, the recruitment company comprising Bluecare Social Care and Bluecare Medical, has been sold to HCL plc (formerly Healthcare Locums Plc), in a deal worth a maximum of £14 million.
Clearwater’s Mike makes it two in a row
Clearwater’s Mike Reeves has secured yet another Dealmaker title at the North West Insider Dealmakers Awards. Winning the ‘Corporate Finance Adviser of the Year Award’, Reeves beat off stiff competition from PwC, Deloitte, NM Rothschild & Son and KMPG.
Clearwater advises on sale of Gold Air
Air Partner, the world’s leading air charter broker, has acquired private jet operator Gold Air International for £4.4 million.
Designing the deal
Clearwater advise Design Objectives shareholders on buy-out by Bowmark Capital.
Clearwater London office goes to Carnaby Street
Business boom means bigger offices for Clearwater.
Back to school for Clearwater
£8 million secondary management buy-out of Micro Librarian Systems Limited.
Empire World Trade undergoes buy-out of 3i
Clearwater Corporate Finance advises on multi-million apples and pears deal.
Take to the floor
Clearwater has advised the Amtico management team in the £100m secondary buy-out.
Shake those hips!
Clearwater Corporate Finance LLP has advised the shareholders of Wiggle Limited, the online sports clothing and equipment retailer, on an £11.5m ‘cash-out’ deal with ISIS Equity Partners and HSBC bank.
Lifting the cup
St Helens-based UK Automatic Vending Supplies acquired by Denmark's Eurogran.
Ambi-rad in the hot spot
Clearwater Corporate Finance advise MBO team for Europe’s leading manufacturer of radiant tube heating systems.
Sale of Caledonian Building Systems to Champion Enterprises Inc
Caledonian Building Systems Limited (Caledonian), the UK's leading modular construction company has been sold to Champion Enterprises Inc (Champion) for £62 million, completing a hat-trick of deals at Caledonian.
Poker night means kids' charity hits the jackpot
Birmingham's corporate finance community raises cash for youngsters with life-threatening conditions.
Wilsonart® acquires worktop supplier Orama
Decorative laminate producer, Wilsonart acquires the laminate worktop business.
Major growth for Clearwater deal origination and research team
Clearwater Corporate Finance develops its capacity for deal creation and innovation.
Simon's new brief at Clearwater
Corporate lawyer Simon Henderson joins the Manchester office of Clearwater Corporate Finance.
Calsafe Group holdings sells secure portable accommodation hire business to Speedy Hire plc
Caledonian Building Systems Limited (CBS), the UK’s leading modular construction company sells its secure portable accommodation hire business to Speedy Hire plc for £13.7 million
Clearwater's hot list of Indian companies looking for UK acquisitions
Specialist advisers from Clearwater Corporate Finance are now working with several leading Indian companies looking to make acquisitions in the UK.
Intuita merges with EVision
Manchester-based Intuita, a leading supplier of software to the UK construction industry has announced its merger with EVision Limited as part of an ambitious buy and build strategy.
Mayflower cuts a new deal
Sheffield based Mayflower Technology Ltd has undergone a buy-in management buy-out (BIMBO) with Bank of Scotland Corporate providing an integrated debt and equity package.
Clearwater rings up another deal
Sterry Communications Limited, a service led voice and data reseller has been acquired by AT Communications plc, the AIM listed business to business communications provider in an £8 million plus deal.
MBO of Stead & Simpson
Bank of Scotland Corporate announces £51.4 million integrated finance package to fund the buy-out of the UK’s third-largest specialist shoe retailer by its management.
Intuita uses its intuition for management buy-out
City centre Manchester-based Intuita, recognised as a leading supplier of software to the UK Construction Industry, has undergone a management buy-out.
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