Armstrong Craven sold to Work Communications plc

“This investment will support Armstrong Craven as it continues to expand its international footprint by targeting new geographies and opening international offices in North America and South East Asia. It will also support the development of the infrastructure, operations and people, enabling the business to build on strong relationships with existing clients and create new opportunities for growth."From the outset, Clearwater believed in the opportunity that an MBO of Armstrong Craven offered and remained dedicated to helping the management team get the deal away.Mike and Chiara worked incredibly hard under a pressurised time frame and supported management throughout. I would have no hesitation in recommending Clearwater to anyone seeking private equity funding or indeed, any other form of corporate finance advice.

Matthew Mellor, CEO, Armstrong Craven

Armstrong Craven has grown into a leading specialist in intelligence and research, serving blue-chip clients. This MBO will provide it with the capital to pursue new revenue streams and expand into new territories, including Singapore and the US. Livingbridge is the perfect partner to support this strategy.

Michael Reeves, CEO, Clearwater