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Welcome to the 2022 Deals Review which provides an analysis of transactions in the Southern region of the UK over the last year. It's also got the latest views from debt funders, private equity and lawyers and the results of…
Urbaser continues growth with J&B Recycling acquisition
Cheltenham-based environmental services company Urbaser Ltd has acquired J&B Recycling, with support from PKF Francis Clark. Urbaser Ltd is a leading integrated waste and resource management company, providing waste treatment and municipal services solutions to local authorities, businesses and the…
Hexicon acquires Wave Hub in boost for UK offshore wind energy
PKF Francis Clark has advised Hexicon, a leading developer of floating wind farms, on its acquisition of the Wave Hub offshore renewable energy test site in Cornwall. The deal, first announced in May and now completed, sees Hexicon’s UK subsidiary,…
PKF advise Bloom & Wild on second international acquisition
PKF has advised Bloom & Wild on a second international acquisition, as the UK’s leading online flower and gifting platform continues to grow its European footprint. Bloom & Wild has acquired leading French online florist Very Bloom SAS, which trades…
Devondale Electrical Distributors acquired by Grant & Stone Group
Devondale Electrical Distributors has been acquired by Grant & Stone Group. Established in 1981, Devondale is the largest independent electrical wholesaler in the South West. Operating from nine branches across Somerset and Devon, it provides an extensive range of electrical…
RGB acquired by Grant & Stone Group to create the largest independent builders’ merchant group in southern England
The Corporate Finance team, led by Andrew Killick and Matt Willmott, have advised RGB on the sale to Grant & Stone Group. Founded in 1850, with a long and prestigious history, RGB Building Supplies (RGB) is one of the leading…
Financial planning for an exit
By Andy Hammond The time preparing a business for sale and going through the sales process itself can be time consuming, exhilarating and hard work. A lot of questions are asked of all parties involved in preparation of the asset…
Employee Ownership Trusts: Looking to employees to continue the legacy
By Martin Brown All business owners need a succession plan. For many the obvious route would seem to be that of a trade sale, however depending on the culture of the business, the presence in the local region and the…
The impact of Covid-19 on business finance in 2021
By Paul Crocker 2020 was potentially a transformational year for funding of businesses in the UK. Covid-19, and the financial systems’ response to the impact on business, kicked up a dust storm which is only now beginning to settle. Here…
Up to £75m secured for rooftop solar energy developer
PKF Francis Clark’s specialist energy and infrastructure team has helped Olympus Power to secure up to £75m of funding to install hundreds of commercial rooftop solar arrays across the UK. The financing framework arranged with Thrive Renewables will enable South West-based Olympus…