Transaction

Securing finance package to bolster buy-and-build strategy of leading safety and regulatory compliance service provider

Transaction

Raised finance to support Compliance Group’s buy-and-build strategy

Acquisition finance

Undisclosed

Role

Adviser to Ansor LLP-backed Compliance Group on raising finance to support its ongoing buy-and-build strategy

Sector

Business Services

Region

United Kingdom

We have advised Ansor LLP-backed Compliance Group, a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services, on raising acquisition facilities to support its ongoing buy-and-build strategy.

Compliance Group is a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across electrical, fire, and water. As a trusted compliance partner, the group helps clients to reduce risk, improve safety, and assure regulatory compliance in a wide range of sectors including education, health, care homes, public sector, local authority, industry, pharmaceutical, hospitality, leisure, food and beverage, retail, and media.

Established in 2019, Compliance Group is organised into three operating divisions, which consist of leading businesses in safety compliance, enabling its customers to take advantage of the full range of services that protect their people and businesses. By combining the best-in-class compliance expertise and experience, the group connects its customers to the opportunity to simplify complex safety and regulatory compliance requirements in one place.

Our Debt Advisory team raised acquisition debt capital for Compliance Group from Eurazeo, initially financing the acquisition of Electrical Test Midlands (ETM), a leading specialist in electrical testing and compliance.

The facility will further bolster Ansor’s investment and provide a suitable facility to support the business throughout its ambitious growth strategy. 

Financial due diligence services were provided by Azets and legal advice from Lawrence Stephens.

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This is a major milestone in our journey and an endorsement of the progress Compliance Group has made over the past few years. Eurazeo Debt Capital supports Compliance Group’s acquisition strategy and growth ambitions, enabling us to build the group and expand our compliance services across the electrical, fire, and water sectors while continuing to deliver exceptional customer service to our clients. A special thanks to Chris and the Clearwater team for their invaluable support throughout the process.

Brian Reynolds, CFO, Compliance Group
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Compliance Group is an exciting innovative business, and this investment will further enhance its potential through our ongoing buy-and-build strategy. As we are committed to sustainable growth, uniting top talent, and cutting-edge technology to provide unparalleled service, this facility will enable us to advance our ambitious growth plans and strengthen Compliance Group’s leading position in the market.

Ed Ainsworth, Partner, Ansor LLP

It was a pleasure to work with Brian and the team to support them on this financing package. This acquisition financing will assist Compliance Group's buy-and-build strategy and accelerate its future growth plans, helping to reinforce its position as a leading provider in the safety and regulatory compliance space.

Chris Smith, Partner, Clearwater

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