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Synova has invested alongside the existing management team, acquiring a majority shareholding in the business. Synova’s investment will support the management team to grow the company, primarily through its organic activities with a strategy to double the size of the business over the next few years.
Clearwater advised on providing acquisition debt and working capital facilities to the business. This is the fourth transaction that Clearwater and Synova have worked together on.
