BDO Corporate Finance Deal Cards Ofertas selecionadas Venda de LAUK Lighting para HK International Business Services BDOs Fusiones A equipe de aquisições recomendou aos acionistas de private equity da LAUK Lighting Ltd (LAUK) sua venda à HK Distribution Ltd (HK International). A LAUK oferece serviços de iluminação de ponta a ponta para clientes de varejo em todo o Reino Unido, incluindo serviços especializados de iluminação, fornecimento e varejo de serviços de logística eficientes em energia de suas instalações em Staffordshire. A nova empresa-mãe da LAUK, a HK International, fornece equipamentos de cozinha para restaurantes. Fundada no Canadá e com sede em Dublin, a HK International tem um portfólio de aproximadamente 20 mil clientes, com grandes clientes com sede na América do Norte, América Latina e Europa. A HK é bem conhecida por completar projetos comerciais importantes, incluindo o maior McDonalds mundiais nas Olimpíadas de Londres. Após uma aquisição de administração em 2002, a Next Wave Partners adquiriu a LAUK e ocupou 100 cargos ao longo de um período de quatro anos. Next Wave Partners saiu da LAUK na íntegra como parte do acordo. Leia mais Aquisição de ajuda-Call Limited pelo Grupo AXA PPP Healthcare Comércio de varejo e consumidor A BDO forneceu serviços de due diligence de fornecedores à Age UK em conexão com a venda da Aid-Call Limited ao AXA PPP Healthcare Group. Aid-Call fornece serviços de alarme pessoal para clientes em todo o Reino Unido e a Age UK Community Interest Company continuará a trabalhar com a AXA PPP para entregar esses serviços. Leia mais Aquisição de mensageiros do Excel pela CitySprint por uma taxa não divulgada Transporte e logística Serviços empresariais A BDO realizou procedimentos de due diligence financeira e procedimentos acordados em relação à aquisição da Excel Couriers, pela CitySprint. O Excel Couriers é um serviço de correio com base em Londres, especializado no fornecimento de opções de correio de um dia para um grande grupo de clientes. Leia mais Venda da Karmarama pela Phoenix Equity Partners para a Accenture Technology, Media e Telecoms Phoenix Equity Partners vendeu a Karmarama, uma das maiores agências independentes do Reino Unido, para a Accenture. A BDO apoiou as negociações do acordo com análises e conselhos sobre o capital de giro, a dívida líquida e o SPA. Leia Mais Aquisição do Kameleon Worldwide pelo Be Heard Group Tecnologia, Mídia e Telecomunicações A BDO forneceu a dueful diligence financeira de compra para a Be Heard em relação à aquisição da Kameleon Worldwide Limited, uma agência de marketing de conteúdo premiada. Esta aquisição é o último passo no objetivo da Be Heards de construir um grupo de serviços de marketing digital projetado para oferecer soluções melhores, mais econômicas e mais criativas para os clientes. Leia Mais Aquisição da participação maioritária da Phlexglobal pela Vitruvian Partners Life Sciences A equipe da BDO MA Pharma assessorou os parceiros Vitruvian na aquisição da Phlexglobal. Os termos do acordo não foram divulgados, mas a transação estabelece Vitruvian como acionista majoritário da Phlexglobal. A nova propriedade permitirá à Phlexglobal expandir a pegada global de sua oferta de serviços líder no setor e da plataforma de tecnologia PhlexEview4, para construir a posição premier de Companys em um mercado em rápido crescimento. A Phlexglobal é fornecedora líder de soluções de arquivos de teste de teste (TMF) para ensaios clínicos globais e tem sido fundamental para a maturação do TMF em toda a indústria através da participação na criação do modelo de referência TMF. Com cerca de 70 clientes ativos, incluindo 26 das 50 principais empresas farmacêuticas, a Phlexglobal é reconhecida como o especialista global predominante da TMF no mercado. A Vitruvian é uma empresa independente de private equity especializada em investimentos de médio porte de crescimento. A Vitruvian concentra-se em situações dinâmicas caracterizadas por crescimento e mudança rápidas em indústrias que abrangem tecnologia da informação, ciências da vida, mídia, serviços financeiros, de negócios e consumidores. Leia mais BDO aconselha sobre a venda da Guidance Automation A Matthews International Manufacturing Guidance Automation Limited opera com o Leicesters Meridian Business Park e se dedica ao projeto, fabricação e entrega de produtos e serviços de navegação para veículos autônomos auto-guiados. Suas soluções tecnológicas são usadas em vários setores, incluindo operações de armazenagem, saúde, fabricação e processamento. A Matthews International Corporation, Inc está sediada em Pittsburgh, EUA, e é um conglomerado de 2 mil milhões que opera em vários setores e unidades de negócios. Após a aquisição, a GAL vai se sentar no Segmento Industrial Matthews, que contém o negócio de automação industrial de rápido crescimento, especializado em produtos e serviços para sistemas de logística e realização e outras aplicações de armazenagem. Os termos do acordo não foram divulgados, mas a venda representa um retorno significativo de investimento para os acionistas da Orientação. Leia mais AIM IPO da FreeAgent Technology e Media A BDO atuou como contadora de relatórios no primeiro IPO da AIM da Escócia desde 2012. O provedor de software de contabilidade em rápido crescimento obteve 10,7 milhões em o que foi a primeira oferta pública inicial do Reino Unido em uma empresa com capital de capital. FreeAgent fornece software de contabilidade de software-como-um-serviço baseado em nuvem e aplicativos móveis que são projetados para microempresas no Reino Unido. Tem uma base de assinantes de mais de 50.000 e obteve uma capitalização de mercado de 34 milhões. Leia mais Aquisição do primeiro eBusiness por serviços de TI do Incremental Group O Incremental Group Limited, apoiado pela Maven Capital Partners, adquiriu 100 do capital social da First eBusiness Solutions Limited. A FEB é um premiado especialista em infraestrutura e ERP da Microsoft Dynamics, que tem uma sólida base de clientes nos setores público e comercial. A FEB fornece a plataforma para o Grupo Incremental para fornecer uma gama de serviços digitais, incluindo sistemas ERP, consultoria e análise para o setor de petróleo e gás, serviços financeiros e públicos em todo o Reino Unido. BDO aconselhou o Grupo Incremental. Leia mais Aquisição de Contratos Europeus de Veículos Limitados pela Maxxia Financial Services A equipe BDO Transaction Services assessorou a Maxxia (UK) Limited, fornecedora de soluções de financiamento de ativos de toda a empresa, na aquisição da European Vehicle Contracts Limited, um dos principais pontos especializados do Reino Unido - corretores de finanças de automóveis de venda. European Vehicle Contracts Limited, que comercializa como Eurodrive Motor Finance, junta-se a um grupo de empresas de propriedade da McMillan Shakespeare Limited, uma empresa australiana. Leia mais Venda do Trojan Manufacturing Group para a Assa Abloy Manufacturing Building Products Services A BDO LLP aconselhou recentemente os acionistas da Trojan Holdings Limited (Trojan), designer especialista, fabricante e fornecedor de soluções de hardware de ponta para o setor de fenestração sobre a venda bem sucedida para Assa Abloy, o maior fornecedor mundial de soluções inteligentes de segurança e bloqueio. Originalmente estabelecido em 1993, o Trojan é um negócio altamente inovador com reputação de desenvolver consistentemente produtos de hardware inteligentes, de alta qualidade e preços competitivos com características de design únicas. Desde a sua formação, o grupo realizou um investimento significativo no desenvolvimento de suas instalações de distribuição e fabricação no Reino Unido, bem como na construção de sólidas relações de cadeia de suprimentos com fabricantes de economia de baixo custo. A transação fortalece ainda mais as credenciais do BDO no setor de produtos de construção. Nossa equipe especialista tem uma compreensão aprofundada do setor que trabalhou junto com os principais players do mercado e uma variedade de negócios de fabricação, distribuição e serviços. Leia mais British Telecommunications plc compra especialista em caixa de entrega Pelipod Technology and Media A BDO LLP forneceu serviços de auditoria financeira e tributação à British Telecommunications plc em relação à aquisição da Pelipod. A Pelipod fornece caixas de segurança remotas e cacifos que permitem às empresas aumentar a eficiência de sua força de trabalho distribuída geograficamente. Leia Mais Aquisição do The Chapman Group pela Stellex Capital Lazer e hospitalidade A equipe da BDO realizou a due diligence do lado da compra para o grupo de private equity dos EUA, a Stellex Capital Management, em relação à aquisição do The Chapman Group, um operador de lazer que detém e administra um Carteira de 28 hotéis e pubs no sul da Inglaterra. O Chapman Group foi inicialmente lançado em 1983 por Chris e Delia Chapman, que ao longo dos anos cresceu e desenvolveu o portfólio. Isso incluiu o bloqueio na aquisição do grupo Savior Inns em 1992. Leia mais UBM adquire The Battery Show para 14m Tecnologia e mídia UBM plc, o organizador de eventos, adquiriu The Battery Show por 14m. A BDO forneceu a due diligence financeira. Leia mais Burgess Marine aquisição da Global Services Global Newbuilds Manufacturing A BDO forneceu due diligence financeira para a Burgess Marine Limited em conexão com a aquisição de especialistas em compras de superiatos Global Services (Europe) Limited e Global Newbuilds Limited. A Burgess Marine é apoiada pelo capital privado da RJD Partners e é a maior reparadora independente de navios no Reino Unido. A aquisição é Burgess Marines em quinto lugar e é a segunda desde o investimento da RJD Partners em janeiro do ano passado. Leia Mais Aquisição de Asquith Nurseries pelo Bright Horizons Group Estados Unidos Healthcare A BDO aconselhou a Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd na aquisição da Asquith Nurseries, que opera 90 viveiros em todo o Reino Unido. Isso garante seu lugar como um dos principais fornecedores de enfermagem do Reino Unido. A aquisição traz o número total de creches Bright Horizons no Reino Unido e na Irlanda para mais de 300. Sua empresa-mãe final é NYSE listados (BFAM) e é um fornecedor global líder de educação inicial e pré-escolas, cuidados infantis patrocinados pelo empregador, cuidados de apoio , Serviços de assessoria educacional e outras soluções de vida profissional. Leia mais Venda do especialista em segurança cibernética ITC Secure Networking para C5 Capital Technology, Mídia e Telecomunicações A equipe de tecnologia BDO MA atuou como assessora principal dos acionistas da ITC Secure Networking (ITC) na venda do negócio por 24 milhões para C5 Capital . Fundada em 1995, a ITC Secure Networking oferece às organizações informações de TI seguras. Eles projetam e integram infraestruturas seguras de rede de TI baseadas na nuvem e nas premissas que aprimoram o desempenho, salvaguardam informações e simplificam o gerenciamento, oferecendo desempenho seguro em AnyDevice, AnyWhere, AnyTime. Nas últimas duas décadas, o ITC criou e garantiu redes de TI nacionais, européias e globais para alguns Das organizações mais conhecidas do Reino Unido, todas gerenciadas pelo seu Centro de Operações Seguras de última geração em Londres. O ITC é o principal líder em nuvem que oferece inovação em serviços na tecnologia de nuvem de análise de segurança cibernética. Leia Mais Aquisição da Portman Travel pela Clarity Travel Management A equipe de BDO Leisure recomendou a Clarity Travel Management na aquisição da Portman Travel. A aquisição duplicará o valor de transação total da Claritys para 400m e verá levantar a liga TTV da viagem corporativa para ser o 7º maior fornecedor no Reino Unido. Leia mais Aquisição da Arthur McKay Co pelo Servest Group Building Products Services A BDO prestou serviços de auditoria financeira e fiscal para a Servest, o grupo de serviços de construção e gerenciamento de instalações, antes da aquisição da Arthur McKay Co Limited. Arthur McKay é um dos principais fornecedores de serviços de suporte de construção do Reino Unido, especializado na prestação de serviços mecânicos de gerenciamento de instalações elétricas e instalações. A empresa foi criada em 1958 e agora opera em todo o Reino Unido a partir de uma sede em Edimburgo. Leia mais Venda da Birken AG para a Amryt Pharmaceuticals Life Sciences A BDO forneceu assessoria de Finanças Corporativas à Birken AG em sua venda à Amryt Pharmaceuticals. Birken é uma empresa de desenvolvimento e fabricação farmacêutica geradora de receita com sede na Alemanha. Eles desenvolveram um medicamento recentemente aprovado para feridas de espessura parcial e promissor potencial candidato a medicamentos órfãos para epidermólise bolhosa (EB). A aquisição da Birken AG é um passo importante para a Amryt Pharmaceuticals construir uma empresa farmacêutica especializada focada nos melhores tratamentos de classe para doenças de órfãos. Leia mais Venda da divisão de tratamento de água da APC Plc non-core Serviços às empresas Gerenciamento de instalações Nossa equipe de aquisições de fusões recomendou à APC Technology Group Plc (APC) a venda de sua subsidiária Green Compliance Water Division Limited a South Staffordshire Plc (SSW). A Green Compliance Water Division Limited é um operador líder em tratamento de água que oferece uma variedade de serviços de higiene e manutenção de água para clientes corporativos. Essa disposição permite que a APC se concentre no crescimento de seus principais componentes eletrônicos e negócios de distribuição. Esta aquisição confirma a IWS (a divisão de higiene da água da SSW) como líder no Reino Unido, estendendo a cobertura geográfica e aumentando a capacidade de fornecer um serviço completo de espectro em todo o país. Leia mais Venda de Paysure para serviços JSA Serviços de suporte Recrutamento A equipe de mestrado da BDO LLP em Manchester recomendou à Paysure sua venda aos Serviços JSA. A firma de contabilidade de empreiteiros baseada em Cheshire, a Paysure, é especializada no setor de trabalhadores independentes e temporários. Este acordo será a sexta aquisição nos últimos dois anos e meio para o JSA Services altamente adquirente, um dos principais fornecedores de serviços especializados de contabilidade, folha de pagamento e emprego para os contratados e freelancers do Reino Unido. O mercado de serviços de contabilidade está se consolidando, com uma série de compradores comerciais que procuram aproveitar o cenário legislativo em mudança e adquirir os riscos. Com o tempo, a BDO construiu uma equipe de setor forte e o negócio da Paysure aumentou significativamente a exposição do mercado de equipes. Leia mais Venda de Spencerfield Spirit Company para Ian MacLeod Distillers Food Drink Spencerfield Spirit Company Limited possui uma carteira de marcas de gin e whisky e opera destilarias de gin com marcas, incluindo Edinburgh Gin, Sheep Dip, Pigs Nose e The Feathery. A BDO assistiu e aconselhou os vendedores ao concluir a venda de 100 do capital social para a destilaria de whisky escocesa Ian MacLeod Distillers Limited. Leia mais Aquisição de Just Go Holidays pela Kings Park Capital LLP Lazer e hospitalidade A Kings Park Capital LLP, uma empresa independente de private equity dedicada a investir no setor de lazer europeu, assumiu uma participação significativa na Just Go Holidays ao lado do CEO da Companys, Luis Arteaga. Just Go Holidays é um operador turístico independente que oferece férias grupais aos mais de 50 anos. A empresa oferece uma coleção de produtos de treinador, ar e cruzeiro, aproximadamente 80 dos quais estão no Reino Unido. Desde 2011, teve uma parceria oficial com o National Trust, dando-lhe acesso exclusivo à base de sócios do Trust e aos locais históricos em todo o Reino Unido. O Grupo também oferece feriados de grupo de entrada para o mercado americano através da sua marca Albion Journeys. A BDO forneceu diligência financeira e fiscal para a Kings Park Capital LLP na transação. Leia mais Investimento em 7Bone Holdings pela Kings Park Capital LLP Lazer e hospitalidade Restaurantes e bares A BDO forneceu diligência financeira e fiscal para a Kings Park Capital LLP em seu investimento em 7Bone. 7Bone é um restaurante de hambúrguer de estilo americano gerenciado por proprietários, com base em Southampton e Bournemouth. Seguindo um documentário da BBC 7Bone experimentou um crescimento em popularidade e tem planos para expandir, com seis restaurantes adicionais já no pipeline. Derek Woodcock também vai se juntar ao Conselho de Administração. Anteriormente, Derek foi diretor financeiro da Nandos por 12 anos, durante o qual Nandos cresceu de 27 para 256 restaurantes no Reino Unido. Leia Mais Venda de Beck e Pollitzer para a Produção de Produção de Grafite A BDO empreendeu a due diligence do fornecedor em relação à venda da Beck e Pollitzer, especialista em mudanças de máquinas internacionais, pela Bridgepoint Development Capital. A equipe foi então engajada pela Graphite Capital, os eventuais adquirentes, para executar a diligência antecipada. Beck e Pollitzer foram estabelecidos em Londres em 1863 e agora têm escritórios em 13 países, com uma força de trabalho global de mais de 500. Derek Neil disse que a BDO ficou encantada em trabalhar com Bridgepoint Development Capital, Beck Pollitzer e Graphite Capital nesta transação. Leia Mais Venda do Grupo Arleigh para os Serviços Empresariais da LKQ Corporation A BDO LLP recomendou recentemente aos acionistas da Arleigh Group Limited (Arleigh), um fornecedor europeu líder de acessórios e peças sobressalentes para o setor de caravanas e lazer estático, na venda bem sucedida da Nasdaq listada LKQ Corporation. A Arleigh forneceu peças sobressalentes e acessórios para o mercado de casas de férias caravanas no Reino Unido desde o final da década de 1960 e apoiado por um investimento da NVM Private Equity em 2004, expandido para os mercados de veículos de turismo e de turismo recreativo interno através de uma série de aquisições bem-sucedidas. A LKQ Corporation, com sede nos EUA, é uma empresa da Fortune 500 e negocia no Reino Unido como Euro Car Parts Ltd, o principal especialista em peças de automóveis e varejo. Leia Mais Aquisição do Doubletree by Hilton por Junson Capital Lazer e hospitalidade A BDO forneceu uma diligência de vendedor em relação à venda de 378 quartos Doubletree by Hilton London - Docklands Riverside para Junson Capital, o grupo de investidores chineses, em setembro de 2016. Estamos encantados de Suporte HIG Capital, LLC com a primeira grande transação de hotel por um comprador no exterior em Londres desde que os britânicos votaram para deixar a União Européia, o que demonstra que o capital estrangeiro ainda vê Londres como uma atraente oportunidade de investimento dentro do setor hoteleiro. - Derek Neil, parceiro Leia mais Aquisições de 8Ball, Netboost e Tarco pela Stride Gaming Plc Lazer e hospitalidade A BDO empreendeu a due diligence financeira e forneceu conselhos de acordo de compra de ações para aquisições da Strides de ativos da 8Ball, Netboost Media e Tarco, que têm uma contrapartida inicial combinada De 30m e potencial de saída de até 40m. Em conjunto com as aquisições acima, a Stride também obteve sucesso com 27 m de uma colocação adicional no AIM. A Stride também esteve em discussões com um banco de primeira linha e recebeu uma folha de termos aprovada pelo crédito para uma facilidade de crédito de quatro anos e prazo de 8m. A BDO também forneceu a devida diligência para o financiamento bancário proposto e suporte para a transação dos mercados de capitais. Leia mais Venda da Arc Legal Assistance Limited Serviços Financeiros Serviços às Empresas A BDO atuou como assessores principais dos acionistas da Arc Legal Assistance Limited (Arc Legal) na venda da empresa à AmTrust International. A Arc Legal é um agente especialista em gestão geral e fornecedor líder de produtos de seguros e assistência jurídica de despesas no Reino Unido e na República da Irlanda. Gerenciando mais de 14 milhões de políticas de despesas legais cobrindo riscos pessoais, motores, comerciais, afinidades, propriedades, viagens e lazer, os produtos Arcs são distribuídos em parceria com companhias de seguros, corretores, instituições financeiras e grupos de afinidade. A AmTrust é uma das principais seguradoras de despesas legais especializadas do mercado. A venda bem sucedida do Arc Legal amplia as credenciais do BDOs MA no setor de seguros. Leia mais 18,5 milhões de IPO da SEC S. p.A. sobre tecnologia AIM e mídia A BDO atuou como contabilista no IPO AIM da SEC S. p.A. uma agência de relações públicas e mídia sediada na Itália e com operações também na Bélgica, Espanha e Alemanha. Os resultados da colocação totalizaram 3,4 milhões. Leia Mais Venda de Fabricação de CED para a Fabricação de Expansão de Tournus SAS A equipe de BDO MA em Manchester recomendou Fabricação de CED em sua venda à Tournus Expansion SAS. A CED Fabrications é um fabricante líder no Reino Unido de equipamentos de catering comercial. Fundada em 1991, a empresa emprega cerca de 150 pessoas de suas fábricas em Accrington, Liverpool e Sandwich. Tournus Expansion é um dos principais fabricantes franceses de equipamentos profissionais de aço inoxidável para o setor de restauração. Fundada em 1910, a empresa projeta e fabrica uma grande variedade de produtos, desde as suas instalações na região da Borgonha e emprega 270 pessoas. O grupo é apoiado por investidores MML Capital Partners, UI Gestion e Bpifrance. Leia mais MBO da Abbey Logistics apoiado pelo NorthEdge Capital Transporte e logística A BDO recomendou ao NorthEdge Capital seu investimento maioritário no Abbey Logistics Group, para apoiar um MBO liderado pelo CEO Steve Granite. A Abbey é um negócio líder de logística de alimentos a granel do Reino Unido com receitas superiores a 55m e emprega 450 funcionários em nove locais operacionais. Com o NorthEdge como parceiro de investimento, o negócio deve continuar o crescimento orgânico e aquisitivo nos próximos anos. Tendo completado mais de 25 transações em transporte e logística, a equipe do setor BDO estabeleceu uma rede global de contatos líderes da indústria e um histórico de gerenciamento de questões-chave para garantir a entrega de transações. Leia mais IPO de mercado de mercado de 15,6 milhões de marcas da Franchise plc Serviços às empresas A BDO LLP aconselhou a Franchise Brands plc em seus fundos bem sucedidos de 3,5 milhões de pessoas e admissão à AIM. Com uma capitalização de mercado de aproximadamente 15,6 milhões na data de admissão, este é o primeiro IPO de Midlands desde o referendo da UE. Franchise Brands tem uma rede combinada de mais de 350 franqueados em 12 países, mas predominantemente opera no Reino Unido. Com sede em Kidderminster, o Grupo opera três marcas: o negócio de reparação de pintura para automóveis móveis ChipsAway Ovenclean, um serviço que oferece limpeza doméstica de forno e empresa de limpeza residencial MyHome. O Grupo foi fundado em setembro de 2008 por Stephen Hemsley (Presidente Executivo) e Nigel Wray (Diretor não-executivo), os principais acionistas dos Grupos, que possuem experiência substancial em franquias, nomeadamente através de seu envolvimento bem documentado com a Dominos Pizza. Leia Mais Venda de Cruise. co para Bridgepoint Development Capital Leisure Travel Cruise. co, agente de viagens on-line especializado que serve o mercado de cruzeiros do oceano no Reino Unido, foi adquirido pela Bridgepoint Development Capital da Risk Capital Partners em uma transação total de 52 milhões. A transação seguiu um processo altamente competitivo para os concorrentes comerciais e financeiros de curto prazo. O Cruise. co está baseado no Midlands, emprega 170 pessoas e é o principal jogador online em seu espaço graças a uma proposição fortemente diferenciada, seu site orientado para conteúdo e um serviço ao cliente altamente pessoal. Possui também uma presença de mídia social líder no mercado e um fórum de revisão de cruzeiro online com mais de 110.000 membros e 17 milhões de visitas por ano. A empresa demonstrou forte crescimento, entregando vendas e EBITDA CAGR de 23 e 30, respectivamente, nos últimos três anos. Em 2015, o volume de negócios cresceu 15 a 104,5 milhões. A Companhia também goza de taxas de negócios repetidas na indústria. O mercado britânico de cruzeiros oceânicos é o segundo maior globalmente (depois dos EUA) cujo valor deverá crescer de 2,5 bilhões em 2015 para 3,0 bilhões em 2019 e foi resiliente em todos os ciclos. O mercado beneficia de várias características de demanda e oferta favoráveis que incluem um crescente crescimento demográfico do cliente, com aumento da riqueza, expectativa de vida e propensão a viajar, bem como um aumento da oferta de cruzeiros das próprias linhas de cruzeiro. A transação baseia-se na ampla experiência da BDO em transações de viagem de lazer, incluindo aconselhamento sobre promoções como: Audley Travel, Scott Dunn, Great Rail Journeys, Neilson, JAC Travel, Travel Republic, Imagine Cruising, Stella Travel, Medal de ouro Traval, Essential Travel, Isango. Explore em todo o mundo e IGLU. Leia mais Aquisição do Grupo Cega por Charles Taylor plc Healthcare Business Services A BDO forneceu serviços de due diligence ao Cega Group em conexão com a aquisição por Charles Taylor plc. Por 29,8 m. Com sede em Chichester e empregando 70 pessoas, o Grupo Cega é um fornecedor especializado de serviços relacionados com viagens para subscritores, companhias de seguros e grandes empresas nos setores público e privado. O Grupo estabeleceu relacionamentos com muitos clientes de blue chip. Charles Taylor plc procura desenvolver novas linhas de serviços profissionais através da aquisição com a Cega oferecendo novos clientes e recursos técnicos adicionais. Leia mais Claranet adquire a tecnologia e o especialista em conectividade e gerenciamento de mídia da Ardenta Limited Claranet anunciou a aquisição do especialista em comércio eletrônico Ardenta. A Ardenta é um negócio de hospedagem e suporte de TI com sede no Reino Unido que presta serviços a clientes focados no setor de jogos e mídia online. Esta é a aquisição do Claranets quarto Reino Unido nos últimos 12 meses. Leia mais O investimento de sementes da Felix Capital na Urban Massage Limited Tecnologia e mídia A Felix Capital, um fundo de capital de risco para as classes criativas, forneceu investimentos de sementes à Massagem Urbana, um provedor de serviços de tecnologia e um mercado para massoterapeutas profissionais. A equipe consultiva de alto crescimento da BDO forneceu uma diligência antecipada de fluxo inicial multi-fluxo para apoiar Felix em seu investimento. Leia mais Venda da Brand Architekts Limited para Swallowfield PLC Retail e Consumer BDO aconselhou os acionistas da The Brand Architekts sobre a venda bem sucedida do negócio para Swallowfield PLC. A marca Architekts é uma empresa de propriedade privada que desenvolveu uma reputação de excelência no fornecimento de cuidados pessoais e produtos de beleza. O seu portfólio de marcas oferece uma grande variedade de produtos de higiene de qualidade que abrangem cuidados com a pele, cabelos, brindes, acessórios de beleza, banho e bodycare disponíveis através de grandes varejistas. A aquisição complementará Swallowfields em desenvolvimento de negócios de marcas, adicionando um estágio bem sucedido de marcas, uma extensa rede de distribuidores. Leia mais Felix Capital Series Um investimento na tecnologia e mídia da Yoobic Limited A Felix Capital, um fundo de risco tecnológico, forneceu um investimento da série A à Yoobic Limited, um fornecedor de soluções de otimização de marketing. A equipe consultiva de alto crescimento da BDO forneceu uma diligência antecipada de fluxo inicial multi-fluxo para apoiar Felix em seu investimento. Leia mais LDC Fornece capital de desenvolvimento de 10 milhões para o Icon Polymer Group Manufacturing A equipe dos BDO Midlands Transaction Services recentemente forneceu serviços de due diligence financeira e fiscal para a LDC em apoio de seu investimento de capital de desenvolvimento de 10 milhões no Icon Polymer Group. O Icon Polymer é um designer líder mundial em tecnologia e fabricante de produtos compostos de polímero. Seus produtos são encontrados em ambientes operacionais extremos para indústrias globais, incluindo Aeroespacial, Transportes, Energia e Industrial. O investimento permitirá que o negócio, que posteriormente será redirecionado para o Grupo de Compostos Aplicados, para acelerar uma série de iniciativas estratégicas para aumentar as receitas em seus principais setores de setor aeroespacial e ferroviário. Leia mais Aquisição da Thames Restek UK Limited pela Restek Corporation Medical Supplies A equipe dos BDO Midlands Transaction Services recentemente forneceu serviços financeiros e fiscais para a Restek Corporation, com sede nos EUA, em relação à aquisição da distribuidora britânica Thames Restek. A Restek Corporation, com sede na Pensilvânia, EUA, é um distribuidor líder e fabricante de cromatografia e acessórios para análise de qualidade de ar, água, alimentos, produtos farmacêuticos, produtos químicos e produtos petrolíferos. O acordo que vê a Restek adquirir o anteriormente ignorado 80 da Tamisa Restek facilitará maior eficiência entre as duas entidades. Leia mais TAKEOVER DE AIM LISTED ISG PLC BY CATHEXIS Estados Unidos Imobiliário e construção BDOs Transaction Services equipe forneceu pós-aquisição financeira due diligence para Cathexis, após a sua aquisição hostil de ISG plc. A Cathexis é uma empresa de investimento com sede nos EUA e foi um acionista importante no ISG plc por vários anos antes da oferta. A ISG plc é uma empresa internacional de serviços de construção que oferece serviços de montagem, reformas, remodelações e uma variedade de serviços especializados para grandes bancos, varejistas, empresas de TI, hotéis e várias outras grandes empresas em vários setores. Leia mais BDO aconselha Bilco em sua venda aos Serviços de Produtos de Construção. A equipe de aquisições da BDOs Global Fergs atuou como assessora principal da Bilco, alcançando um valor corporativo de US $ 71 milhões, o que representa um múltiplo ajustado de 12 milhões de EBITDA de 8.8x. A Bilco é um dos principais fornecedores de produtos de marca para os mercados de construção comercial e residencial, fabricação de escotilhas de acesso ao telhado, portas de acesso ao chão, aberturas de fumaça automáticas e produtos de segurança de acesso. Para a Tyman, a aquisição está em linha com a estratégia dos Grupos para desenvolver e ampliar o portfólio de produtos da AmesburyTruths no setor comercial através de uma combinação de desenvolvimento de novos produtos e aquisições direcionadas. John Stephan, co-chefe da MA Building Products Services comentários da equipe do setor: a transação é um aval de nosso investimento na construção de uma rede global de contatos líderes da indústria e conhecimento profundo do setor. Leia mais Aquisição de uma participação maioritária na cidade de Swansea por um consórcio dos EUA Lazer e hospitalidade A BDO prestou serviços de assessoria fiscal e de auditoria fiscal e fiscal em relação à aquisição de uma participação maioritária na Swansea City Football 2002 Ltd, holding da Swansea City Association Football Club Limited, por um consórcio dos EUA liderado por Jason Levien e Steve Kaplan Leia mais listagem sobre AIM da Mkango Resources Limited Recursos naturais A BDO atuou como contabilista de relatórios na listagem da AIM da Mkango Resources Limited da TSX-V. Os resultados da colocação bruta foram de 1m. Leia mais O CIMC Enric Holdings Limited adquire Briggs of Burton PLC Manufacturing Engineering Briggs of Burton PLC (Briggs), a empresa que fornece soluções de engenharia de processo para uma variedade de mercados, foi adquirida pela CIMC Enric Holdings Limited (CIMC). A Briggs foi criada em 1740 e rapidamente ganhou uma reputação de fornecer serviços inovadores de fabricação e engenharia para a indústria de fabricação e destilação. Hoje, a empresa tem escritórios no Reino Unido e nos EUA e emprega cerca de 150 pessoas, fornecendo suas soluções para os mercados Brewing, Distilling, Food, Pharmaceutical, Health Beauty e Biocombustíveis. A CIMC, uma empresa listada no conselho principal de Hong Kong, é um dos principais fabricantes de produtos especializados em equipamentos de armazenamento e transporte e fornecedora de soluções de negócios integradas para as indústrias de Energia, Química e Alimentação Líquida. A aquisição amplia o portfólio de produtos e a presença geográfica do CIMC, reforçando ainda mais sua posição de mercado. Leia mais PFSweb adquire integrador de sistemas do Reino Unido Conexus Technology e Media Telecommunications Business Services Nossa equipe de serviços de transações forneceu serviços de auditoria financeira e fiscal para a PFSweb em relação à aquisição da Conexus Limited, um integrador de sistemas eCommerce baseado em U. K. Based in Basingstoke, Hampshire (U. K.), Conexus is a leading consultant and system integrator for omni-channel commerce solutions. The company has engaged with some of the worlds leading brands to help them grow, and partners with leading business and technology companies, including SAP Hybris, Rackspace, and others. PFSweb, Inc. is a NASDAQ listed international provider of eCommerce solutions. PFSweb is a global commerce service provider of solutions including digital strategy consulting, digital agency and marketing services, technology development services, business process outsourcing services, and a complete omni-channel technology ecosystem. The company provides these solutions and services to major brand names and other companies seeking to optimize every customer experience and enhance their traditional and online business channels. Conexus will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of PFSweb, and will initially operate under the name Conexus, a PFSweb Company. PFSweb expects the transaction to be accretive to its Adjusted EBITDA performance. Read More Take Private of Nordic Service Partners AB by Etib Holdings II AB Restaurants and bars Leisure and hospitality The BDO Transaction Services, Tax and Debt Advisory teams have advised Etib Holdings II AB on the take private of Nordic Service Partners AB, a NASDAQ Stockholm listed business that operates a portfolio of Quick Service Restaurants across the Nordic regions. Consideration was part funded through bank finance provided by Ares Capital Europe. Read More Acquisition of Lifestyle Dealer Group by Hendy Group Motor Retail BDO has advised on the acquisition of the Lifestyle Dealer Group by Hendy Group, an acquisition which has created a top 20 automotive retailer in the UK. Hendy Group now operates 12 motor franchises at 25 locations in Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Devon, with an annual turnover set to reach 600m. BDO advised Hendy Group on the acquisition, providing MA advice, transaction services and tax structuring advice on the transaction. Read More IPO of Directa Plus plc Manufacturing BDO acted as reporting accountant on the AIM IPO of Directa Plus plc, a graphene manufacturer based in Italy. The company raised 12.8m before transaction expenses with a market capitalisation of 33.2m on IPO. Read More IPO of Hotel Chocolat Plc The BDO Transaction Services team has advised Hotel Chocolat plc on its AIM IPO and institutional placing. Hotel Chocolat manufactures premium cocoa products and sells them through a network of 84 stores and online. The Company raised 12 million (before expenses) through the Placing which will be used to accelerate the Groups store roll-out, enhance its digital offering and increase its manufacturing capabilities. With a placing price of 148p per share, on admission, Hotel Chocolat plc had a market capitalisation of 167m. Read More Kester Capital invests in Factory-CRO Life Sciences BDO provided Corporate Finance advice to Kester Capital on their investment in Factory-CRO. Headquartered in The Netherlands, Factory-CRO is a leading, full service contract research organization focused on the management of clinical studies for medical devices, IVDs, biologicals, and device-drug combinations internationally. Kester Capital will become a significant shareholder in Factory-CRO and support the business growth, both organically and by acquisition, as it looks to build on its unique expertise and impressive track record. Read More Acquisition of Xendo by Sovereign Capital Life Sciences BDO provided lead advisory, debt advisory and financial and tax due diligence services to Sovereign Capital on its acquisition of Xendo B. V. a specialist provider of regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance services to the life sciences industry. Founded in 1990 and employing over 140 experienced and highly educated professionals, Xendo operates from three countries in Europe (Netherlands, Germany and UK) and in Japan. The business is focused on the complex regulatory compliance requirements of its customers it provides regulatory affairs compliance, validation and pharmacovigilance consulting and outsourced services to life sciences companies throughout the life cycle of their products. Read More Sale of Gold Standard Simulations Limited to Synopsys Inc Technology and Media Gold Standard Simulations is an innovative software company offering best in class simulation tools, expertise and services to the worldwide semiconductor market. BDO assisted and advised the shareholders in completing the sale of 100 of the share capital to leading US technology company, Synopsys Inc. Read More Acquisition of Azzuri Communications by Maintel Technology and Media Telecommunications Business Services Our Transaction Services team provided financial and tax due diligence to Maintel in relation to its acquisition of Azzuri Communications, a technology and managed communications provider, as well as acting as reporting accountant on the transaction. The acquisition is a key component in Maintels strategy to grow and diversify its revenue base. Read More Sale of Macrae Dick to Parks of Hamilton BDO acted as the sell-side advisers on the sale of Macrae Dick Limited to Parks of Hamilton Limited (Parks). Macrae Dick, which has been trading for nearly 140 years owns 12 motor dealerships in Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth, Stirling and Elgin. The complementary mix of premium and volume marques generate turnover over 200m. There is a strong geographical and cultural fit with the Parks business. With turnover of approximately 450m, Parks is one of Scotlands largest motor groups, operating a diverse portfolio of luxury, niche and volume franchises from various locations throughout Scotland, in addition to being a luxury coach operator. Read More SALE OF MISTALY HOLDINGS LIMITED TO TRITAX BIG BOX REIT PLC Acquisition of Mistaly Holdings Limited, a company holding the freehold of Argoss national distribution centre in Burton on Trent Read More BVG Airflo Ltd acquires Rosimian Limited Home and Garden Rosimian Limited, the company which sells garden products through its Mercia Garden Products and Waltons brands, has been acquired by BVG Airflo Ltd. Rosimian, based near Newark, manufacture a wide variety of garden and timber products, which includes traditional garden sheds, log cabins and summerhouses. BVG Airflo Ltd, a Welsh headquartered multi-channel retailer, will have a greatly expanded garden products offering following the acquisition. Read More BGF invests in MPK Garages The BDO Transaction Services team provided financial and tax due diligence on the 14m funding package to MPK Garages, a Leicestershire-headquartered forecourt operator with 25 sites across the UK it operates Texaco and Gulf branded forecourts, as well as Londis petrol station shops with Costa Coffee and Subway facilities. The funding package, comprises 7m in growth capital from Business Growth Fund and 7m in debt funding from HSBC, to support its acquisition of 20 further sites over the next two years. Read More Management buy-out of Panther Logistics Ltd backed by LDC Transport and logistics The BDO Midlands TS team has recently provided financial and taxation due diligence services to LDC in support of the MBO of Panther Logistics Ltd (Panther). Panther, headquartered in Northampton, specialises in two-man and one-man assisted delivery services for major brands and retailers, including Dunelm, Silent Night and Bosch Siemens Group. Following the MBO, Panther will continue to support its customers through investment in operations and new service introductions. Read More PCT HEALTHCARE (HOLDINGS) LIMITED ACQUIRES WR EVANS (CHEMIST) LIMITED Healthcare The BDO Corporate Finance team has provided MA advisory, financial and tax due diligence and tax structuring services to PCT Healthcare Holdings Limited on its 80m acquisition of WR Evans (Chemist) Limited. The acquisition sees PCT Healthcare (Holdings) Limited, an independently owned pharmacy chain providing community based pharmacy services, become the third largest independent pharmacy chain in the UK. The enlarged PCT Healthcare (Holdings) Group will continue to operate its 129 shops under the Peak Pharmacy, Tims and Parker, Manor Pharmacy and Cox and Robinson branding. PCT Healthcare (Holdings) Limited is headquartered in Chesterfield and has historically operated pharmacies located around Derbyshire and the North West. Following the acquisition, these are now supplemented with the WR Evans (Chemist) portfolio whose pharmacies are based in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The Group also has its own wholesale and distribution centre and employs over 1,400 people. Read More 190m Fund raising for Spencer Group Natural resources Energy Engineering BDOs Mergers Acquisitions team advised Spencer Group, a major Hull-based engineering company, to raise non-recourse project finance for the construction of its 190m Energy Works scheme in Hull. This 25 MW waste to energy plant will use Outotecs gasification technology with a full EPC wrap being provided by the engineering and construction company MW Group. Energy Works is the first advanced gasification power plant to reach close under the Governments Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and should be operational by January 2018. Alongside a grant of almost 20m from the European Regional Development Fund, three new equity partners have joined Spencer Group in funding this project: Bioenergy Infrastructure Group (BIG), Noy Fund and Hancock Natural Resource Group. Read More Sale of Strata Products Limited to RPC Group plc Manufacturing BDO acted as the sell-side advisers on the sale of Strata Products Limited (Strata) to RPC Group plc (RPC). Strata is a market leading UK manufacturer of a wide range of Garden, Home and Office and Baby plastic products. It boasts an impressive range of blue-chip customers across the DIY, supermarket and high street retailers. Following a decade of strong growth, Strata was sold to RPC, a FTSE 250 company involved in plastic products design and engineering. Read More Sale of Aaron Services Ltd to Lakehouse Plc for up to 10M Business Services BDO successfully advised on the sale of Aaron Heating Services Ltd to Lakehouse Plc. Aaron Services Ltd is a long established company founded in 1985 by Dawn Wright and her husband Allan who had brought over 40 years engineering experience to the company in his role as Chief Executive Officer. The company had grown steadily over time and completed an annual installation rate of around 1500 new heating systems every year whilst servicing and maintaining approximately 100,000 individual homes throughout East Anglia and the Midlands. BDO LLP acted as advisor to Aaron heating Services Ltd. Read More IPO of Be Heard Group plc Technology and Media Telecommunications BDO acted as both investigating and reporting accountant in the acquisition of Agenda 21 Digital Limited by Be Heard Group plc and the subsequent IPO onto AIM of Be Heard. Read More Equity Fundraise by Empiric Student Property Real Estate BDO acted as reporting accountant on Empiric Student Propertys 86.4 million placing and offer for subscription, which completed on 27 October 2015. This represented the final issue of shares under a one year share issuance programme, which has raised gross proceeds totalling 312 million. Empiric Student Property invests in high quality, purpose-built student accommodation assets. Having started out with 4 operating assets at the time of IPO in June 2014, the company has now grown to 36 operating assets, 9 forward funded projects, 3 development projects and 3 forward commitments. The proceeds of the fundraising will be used to invest in further assets and projects in order to grow and diversify the companys property portfolio. Read More Acquisition of Wrap Film holdings Ltd by Cofresco Retail Manufacturing The BDO Birmingham Transaction Services team recently provided cross-border Financial and Tax due diligence services to the Melitta Group (Melitta) in connection with their acquisition of Wrap Film Holdings Limited (Wrap Film), transacted via subsidiary Cofresco Frischhalteprodukte GmbH Co. KG (Cofresco). Wrap Film, headquartered in Telford, Shropshire, is a market leading supplier of aluminum and cling film products in both retail and food and catering markets, on a white label basis as well as via brands including Bacofoil, Wrapmaster and Caterwrap. Melitta, a family-run international company based in Germany, is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of brand name products for coffee consumption, storage and preparation of food stuffs, and household cleaning. The acquisition via Cofresco strengthens its market leading position in the area of aluminum foil and cling film as well as providing entry to the UK market. Read More Acquisition of Hotels More by Mayfair Equity Partners Leisure and hospitality Mayfair Equity Partners LLP, acquired the shares in Hotels More Limited, a UK-based B2B Destination Management Company primarily serving the German and French outbound markets, from Travel Partner Reisen GmbH. Read More Acquisition of Peter Brotherhood by Hayward Tyler Group plc Engineering and machinery BDO has recently provided financial due diligence to Hayward Tyler Group plc on the acquisition of the trade and assets of the Peter Brotherhood business from Dresser-Rand Company Ltd, a Siemens owned business for 15.0m. Founded in 1867, Peter Brotherhood is a UK engineering business in Peterborough focused on providing energy efficient solutions for land and marine based applications including turbines, reciprocating gas compressors and combined heat and power units for the power generation, oil and gas and marine markets. Peter Brotherhood clients include well known names such as SBM, Saipem, Rolls Royce and Keppel. This transaction further strengthens BDOs engineering credentials, in particular the Transaction Services teams extensive track record of advising AIM listed clients on investments in the UK and overseas. Read More Acquisition of Updata by Capita Software and Computer Services Telecommunications The BDO LLP Transaction Services team provided Vendor Due Diligence services to LMS Capital in the sale of Updata Infrastructure to Capita plc, the support services company. Updata provides managed network services to local authorities throughout the UK. Read More Acquisition of Indicia by Charterhouse Print Management Technology and Media Charterhouse Print Management is a marketing services subsidiary of Konica Minolta. BDO provided them with Financial and Tax Due Diligence services in their recent acquisition of Indicia, a European marketing services production company from Epic Private Equity. This is part of Konica Minoltas ongoing diversification away from print towards digital and IT services. BDO also assisted Charterhouse Print management in performing valuation analysis on the transaction. Read More Acquisition of Stucco Media Limited by Market Tech Holdings Retail Technology and Media BDO provided scoped financial due diligence and certain acquisition support to Market Tech Holdings in connection with its purchase of 100 of the issued share capital of Stucco Media Limited for a total consideration of up US34.5m, subject to adjustments relating to working capital and other matters. Stucco Media Limited is an Israeli based e-commerce business focused on marketing and comparative services through its algorithmic marketplace technology for online retailers and international marketplaces. Read More Acquisition of Exactpro Systems by London Stock Exchange Financial Services Technology and Media BDO provided financial and tax due diligence to London Stock Exchange Group in relation to its acquisition of Exactpro Systems. Exactpro Systems, which comprises businesses located in both Russia and the USA, is a specialist firm focused on testing of securities data distribution, trading systems, risk management, market surveillance and post-trade infrastructures. Read More Scottish Equity Partners invests 8m in Car Loan 4U Technology and Media Financial Services Car Loan 4 U is a tech enabled car finance broker, matching prospective car buyers with a panel of funders and allowing people to arrange a secured loan before they acquire a car. BDO provided financial and tax due diligence to Scottish Equity Partners in relation to their investment into Car Loan 4 U. Read More Acquisition of Techgate plc by Claranet Limited Technology and Media Software and Computer Services Claranet is an IT managed services provider, offering fully managed hosting, network security and solutions services to help businesses reduce costs and risks. BDO provided due diligence to Claranet in their acquisition of Techgate plc, a business continuity and disaster recovery specialist Read More Link Healthcare group acquired by Clinigen Group plc Pharmaceuticals BDO has recently provided financial and tax due diligence services to AIM-listed specialty global pharmaceutical group, Clinigen Group PLC, in connection with their (up to) 100m acquisition of Link Healthcare group. With three key operational hubs in Singapore, South Africa and Australia (with further local operations in Hong Kong, Japan and New Zealand), Link Healthcare is a specialist pharmaceutical and medical technology business. It offers a range of services including full commercial launch services, mature and discontinued product lifecycle management, comprehensive regulatory services, marketing and logistics. Further, it offers early market access programs (including sourcing of Named Patient Supply for over 200 essential medicines) and holds over 100 Marketing Authorisations in its local markets. The acquisition significantly strengthens Clinigens position in the Asia, Africa and Australasia region. Clinigen is currently one of the top 10 companies on AIM (by market capitalisation). The due diligence work was undertaken by an integrated international BDO team from the UK, Johannesburg, Sydney, Singapore and Tokyo, further demonstrating our specialist global capability. Read More Acquisition of Alstons Upholstery Ltd Manufacturing BDO successfully advised on the sale of Alstons Upholstery Ltd to a joint venture between Thailand Carpet Manufacturing PLC Ltd and the Existing Management team. Established in 1951, Alstons Upholstery Ltd is a fifth-generation family business based in Colchester, and one of the largest family-owned manufacturers in the UK supplying sofas to independent stores and well known multi-site upholstery retailers. BDO LLP acted as advisor to the Alstons Upholstery Ltd. Read More Acquisition of Llewellyn Smith by Servest Business Services Environmental BDO provided financial and tax due diligence services to Servest prior to its acquisition of Llewellyn Smith. Llewellyn Smith provides legally required on-site technical monitoring inspections of, and chartered surveyor reports on, energy efficiency measures (e. g. insulation) installed in buildings as part of UK government energy efficiency commitment schemes. The company offers services across the UK from a headquarters in Suffolk. Read More Sale of Select Pharma Laboratories to Source BioScience Life Sciences BDO LLP advised the shareholders of Select Pharma Laboratories Ltd on their successful sale to Source BioScience Plc, a provider of the laboratory services and products to the healthcare and life sciences companies, for up to 7.3m. Select Pharma Laboratories Ltd, founded in 2010, is a leading contract analytical services laboratory operating in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. They provide full service testing capabilities for conducting pharmaceutical and medical device quality control through its UK MHRA GMP certified and US FDA registered laboratories. Its client base includes top European generics distributors, innovators and emerging importers. Read More Sale of La Tasca to Casual Dining Group Leisure and hospitality BDOs MA team acted as lead advisers on the sale of La Tasca Holdings plc (La Tasca) to Casual Dining Group (CDG). From 2011 the management team, with support from investors Kaupthing Hf, instigated a number of major changes across the estate to deliver impressive growth in footfall and revenue, which resulted in strong interest from both private equity and trade suitors. The business was sold to restaurant operator CDG, the owner of the Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Caf Rouge brands. Read More Sale of Global Group (UK) Limited to Impellam Group Business Services BDO is delighted to have provided vendor financial and tax due diligence services to Global Medics, the medical resourcing business operating out of the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. We also undertook top-up due diligence for the acquirer, Impellam Group plc, the international staffing business. Read More Sale of Las Iguanas to Casual Dining Group Leisure and hospitality BDO acted as the sell-side advisers to Bowmark Capital on the sale of Las Iguanas to Casual Dining Group (CDG). Las Iguanas is a high-quality Latin American restaurant group that operates in the UK casual dining market. Following several years of strong Bowmark-backed growth, increasing the number of sites from 14 to 41, Las Iguanas was sold to CDG, the owner of the Bella Italia and Caf Rouge brands. In CDG, Las Iguanas has found a partner that will continue to support and accelerate the rate of site openings. Read More Equity fundraising by Empiric Student Property plc Real estate and construction BDO acted as reporting accountant on Empiric Student Propertys 75 million placing, U. S. private placement and offer for subscription. The issue was significantly oversubscribed. Empiric Student Property invests in high quality, purpose-built student accommodation assets, comprising a mix of operating properties and properties under development across multiple locations in the UK. In little more than a year since its IPO in June 2014, the company has invested in 29 operating assets, 3 development projects and 9 forward funded or forward committed projects. The proceeds of the fundraising will be used to invest in further assets and projects in order to grow the companys property portfolio. Read More Sale of MIRA to Horiba Transport and logistics Business Services BDO provided vendor due diligence services (financial, tax and pensions) to MIRA prior to its sale to Tokyo-listed industrial group, Horiba. MIRA is an internationally renowned vehicle engineering consultancy, providing testing services and an RD locationtechnology park for the transport sector, with clients including JLR, the MoD, Ford and Aston Martin. Based in the Midlands (Nuneaton), MIRAs primary facility is a 748 acre site, including 58 miles of proving ground and over 35 major test facilitieslabs. Read More Sale of Iglu to LDC by Growth Capital Partners Leisure and hospitality Retail The BDO Transaction Services team provided financial and taxation vendor due diligence services to Growth Capital Partners and Iglu, in respect the sale of GCPs minority stake in Iglu to LDC. Growth Capital Partners has backed the business since 2012. Iglu is the UKs leading online travel agent specialising in cruise and ski holidays. Over the past three years, the business has doubled sales from 90m to 178m through a combination of organic growth and acquisition. Strong market conditions are expected to generate further growth, with a number of new cruise ships coming to market. Read More The refinance of the SimplyBiz Group Business Services Financial Services BDO successfully completed the refinance of the SimplyBiz Group, funded by unitranche investment from Alcentra. SimplyBiz is the UKs largest provider of compliance support and business consultancy services for financial advisers, legal and workplace benefits professionals. BDO LLP acted as advisor to the SimplyBiz Group. Read More Maven Capital Partners Invest in Cursor Controls Limited Manufacturing BDO has recently provided financial and tax due diligence to Maven Capital Partners (Maven) on its investment in Nottinghamshire based Cursor Controls Limited (Cursor), the global market leader in the design and manufacture of trackball pointing solutions for industrial applications. Cursor, which has a history spanning numerous decades, offers the most comprehensive range of trackballs internationally and is the only independent company focussing solely on trackballs. With over 1,200 trackball variants in its product portfolio, and over 90 export sales, Cursor provide trackballs for a wide range of applications including for use in the medical, marine, military and media sectors. The business is led by a dynamic executive management team, with a high level of technical expertise, and has been supplemented as part of the transaction with the addition of a new Finance Director and Chairman. Read More Sale of WHP Projects Limited by Key Capital Partners Business Services Real Estate Technology, media and telecoms The BDO Manchester Transaction Services Team recently provided vendor due diligence services to Palatine Private Equity Limited on their 38m secondary buy out of WHP Projects Limited (WHP). WHP, headquartered in Warrington, provides all the major UK mobile operators with end to end services for the planning, design, acquisition, deployment, upgrade and maintenance of mobile network masts, antennae and base stations. Read More Acquisition of MODA by PFSweb Inc Technology, media and telecoms Retail BDOs Transaction Services team provided financialtax due diligence on PFS Web Incs acquisition of MODA. MODA is a ecommerce solution provider, providing a range of digital services including strategic consulting, custom design, and system integration on the Demandware and Magento eCommerce software platforms for fashion and luxury brands. Read More Acquisition of Ramon Holdings by EGL Homecare Manufacturing Retail The BDO MA team recently provided corporate finance advice to EGL Homecare Limited on the acquisition of Ramon Holdings Limited, a supplier of textile and non-woven cleaning products to the retail sector. The acquisition brings together two complementary businesses, increasing the product offering and reach of EGL Homecare, which supplies the retail sector with cloths, scourers and synthetic sponges. Read More Sale of CMS Network (UK) to Next Wave Partners LLP Transport and logistics Business Services BDOs MA team is pleased to announce the sale of CMS to private equity house Next Wave Partners, who will combine it with existing portfolio company Secured Mail to create The Delivery Group. We acted as the initial broker for the deal and then Lead Advisor to the Vendors. CMS offers its clients a value-added complete mailroom outsourcing solution. The newly created Delivery Group will provide a highly automated downstream access mail and ecommerce logistics service with a national infrastructure, providing innovative services to both its existing and new clients in the UK and Internationally. This transaction continues to support BDOs exceptional global credentials in the Transport Logistics sector. Read More BGF INVESTMENT IN LCV HIRE SOLUTIONS Transport and logistics The BDO Transaction Services team has advised Business Growth Fund PLC (BGF) on its recent 7.5million investment in flexible van hire company, LCV Hire Solutions Ltd, which trades under the Reflex brand (Reflex) Reflex is a rapidly growing presence in the hire of light commercial vehicles. Specialising in flexible rental terms, it provides its corporate customers with national, round the clock services and also offers a range of duty of care products, marketed under the Flexi brand, including tracking systems, cameras and driver safety products. The company currently has 3,500 vehicles in its fleet and aims to grow this to 10,000 over the next five years. The investment by BGF will support continued expansion of this fleet of light-commercial vehicles and fleet cars in conjunction with the provision of industry-leading customer service. Read More Privatisation of British Ceramic Research Limited Business Services BDO Mergers Acquisitions has advised on the sale of British Ceramic Research Limited (BCRL) to Beechfields (Stoke) Limited in a ground breaking transaction. BCRL a company limited by guarantee, comprises a group of companies including Lucideon whose principal activities are applied materials development, testing and consultancy. BCRL originally started as a scientific research organisation set up to pool industry knowledge with funding being provided by the government for particular research. As the government funding declined it expanded its commercial business and is now seeking to expand its research into other sectors as part of its growth strategy. Its legal structure however has restricted its ability to raise equity finance prior to the Beechfields transaction. Beechfields, a company owned by the management and employees of BCRL, acquired BCRL by way of a Court sanctioned scheme of arrangement approved by BCRL members. As part of the scheme the members will be entitled to become technology partners. Alongside Mergers Acquisitions advice, BDO also provided valuation services and together this ensured that the scheme met the rigorous standards required of the Court. Read More BGF backed acquisition of Consort Group by Rethink Group Recruitment The BDO Transaction Services team performed financial and taxation due diligence for the Rethink Group and BGF (Business Growth Fund), in respect of the acquisition of Consort Group. BGF, has invested in Rethink to facilitate this acquisition and anticipates further funding to support Rethinks plans for organic growth and future selective acquisitions. The combined business is expected to generate revenues in excess of 130M in 2015 and will employ over 200 people globally. The strategic acquisition of Consort will significantly boost Rethinks Talent Management (TM) service offering. Rethink specialises in both traditional recruitment and TM services. The demand for TM and recruitment process outsourcing services is expected to outpace growth in the broader recruitment sector as customers increasingly seek longer-term, strategic relationships with their talent partners. Read More Acquisition of XL Video Group by production resource group Entertainment and Event Technology The BDO LLP Transaction Services team has recently carried out financial and tax due diligence for Production Resource Groups (PRG) acquisition of the XL Video Group. XL Video, founded in 1995, has established itself as a leading video services supplier around the world. The company is a multi-award winning provider of creative video solutions for concert touring, corporate events, exhibitions, automotive, television, sports and theatre. Headquartered in New York, PRG is a leading global supplier of entertainment and event technology to a wide range of markets including corporate and automotive events, live music tours and festivals, public, sports and major events, theatre, television and film. Read More MBO of The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant backed by Palatine Restaurants and bars BDO provided Corporate Finance advisory support, due diligence and taxation services to Palatine Private Equity on its investment in The Alchemist, a four-strong chain of restaurant and cocktail bars with sites in Manchester, Leeds and London. The 10m equity investment from Palatine and 6.5m development and working capital facilities from Santander will enable the business to develop its existing sites and open new venues in city centre locations. This is the second time the BDO team has assisted Palatine with a buy-out from the Living Ventures Group, having worked on the Gusto transaction last year. Read More TIMICO TECHNOLOGY GROUP ACQUIRES WIREBIRD Technology, media and telecoms BDO has recently provided financial and tax due diligence to Timico Technology Group Ltd (Timico), the independent business internet, hosting and communications service provider, on the acquisition of Wirebird Limited (Wirebird). Wirebird is an IT support and Managed Services Provider with a portfolio of offerings, ranging from fully managed services and hosting, through to complex infrastructure projects and IT transformation programmes. The company works on projects in both traditional on-premise and hosted (cloud) environments. Wirebird is located in London Liverpool Street, Reading and Auckland. This is the eighth acquisition for Timico in its 11 year history, adding complementary services to its existing portfolio of managed network, unified communication, cloud hosting and enterprise mobility solutions. Read More SBO of PhlexGlobal backed by Bridgepoint Development Capital Life Sciences BDO LLP is pleased to announce that our MA team acted as lead adviser to the shareholders of the PhlexGlobal group of companies (PhlexGlobal) on the successful sale of the business to Bridgepoint Development Capital, a leading European focused private equity house. The deal was completed on 11th July for 42m. Phlexglobal, backed by Inflexion Private Equity in 2011, is the leading, worldwide specialist in trial master files (TMFs) as a result of its high quality service offering, depth of experience and flexibility to work with a wide range of clients. Its specialised cloud based software has facilitated growth in Phelxglobals client base to include 37 of the top 50 pharmaceutical companies in the world, including 16 of the top 20, since 2007. The sale is BDOs second transaction with Phlexglobal having previously advised on the sale to Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP. BDO also undertook vendor due diligence and provided tax advice to the vendors. Read More Acquisition of Facilitate Ltd by Fishawack Business Services Healthcare and education Technology, media and telecoms The BDO MA team recently provided corporate finance advisory services to Fishawack Limited on the acquisition of Facilitate Limited, a medical communications agency based in Brighton. This deal represents the third bolt-on for Fishawack following the Secondary Buy-Out backed by Growth Capital Partners last year and the fourth transaction that BDO have advised on in a little over 12 months. The acquisition of Facilitate will provide access to additional medicines and therapeutic areas whilst also adding a new revenue stream to the Fishawack group. Read More MBIMBO of Castle Microwave Limited Manufacturing Technology, media and telecoms Our Mergers Acquisitions team provided deal origination and advisory services to Wright Industries Limited (WIL) in relation to the MBIMBO of Castle Microwave Limited (CML). This deal is WILs second acquisition in the past 12 months and BDO is continuing to advise WIL on further expansion of its activities. CML is one of the UKs foremost suppliers of high technology and leading-edge RF and Microwave products covering components and subsystems used in military, space, telecomms, smart energy and test measurement markets. Read More Sale of MP Realty Holdings to Assura Group Healthcare BDOs Mergers Acquisitions team advised the shareholders of MP Realty Holdings on the 107m sale to Assura Group. Assura Group Limited is a UK REIT and leading primary care property investor and developer and acquired 28 high-quality, modern medical centres from Ray Seymour and Alistair Blacklaws, the founders of the MP Realty Holdings Group. The 28 medical centres support the work of 230 GPs servicing the health requirements of around 320,000 patients in England and Wales. Read More IPO of Secure Income REIT Plc Real estate and construction BDO was engaged to act as reporting accountant on the AIM IPO of Secure Income REIT Plc, a UK REIT specialising in long term, inflation protected, secure income from real estate investments. Secure Income REIT owns a freehold portfolio of 28 well established, key operating real estate assets independently valued at 1.46 billion which are let to significant global businesses including, Merlin Entertainments plc and Ramsay Health Care Limited. The Portfolio includes Madame Tussauds in London, Alton Towers theme park and hotel, Thorpe Park and 21 private hospitals in the UK. Read More Acquisition of ASK4 Limited by Darwin private Equity Technology, media and telecoms Sheffield-based telecommunications provider ASK4 has been acquired by Darwin Private Equity in a 21.5m deal. BDO Transaction Services provided due diligence support to Darwin. ASK4 delivers WiFi and broadband services to student accommodation buildings, private residential developments and serviced offices from its headquarters in Sheffield where it employs more than 100 staff. It also operates a data centre in the city. The business, which recorded revenues of 10.2m in 2013, now provides its services to over 100,000 users across the UK. Read More Merger of Everwarm and Lakehouse Group Environmental Real estate and construction BDO advised on the merger of Bathgate-based energy services firm, Everwarm, and construction and support services group Lakehouse. Everwarm employs 250 staff in two offices with a turnover of 46m whilst Lakehouse employs 950 staff across 14 offices generating sales of 190.6m. Everwarm is the largest energy efficiency company in Scotland supplying insulation, heating and renewable measures to social, local authority and private housing stock, employing 250 staff in two offices. The business partners with the Big 6 utilities to source funding under government programmes such as the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and has grown rapidly since being founded in 2010. Lakehouse Group is a privately owned social housing maintenance and construction company that has itself grown rapidly both organically and through a series of acquisitions. Read More Sale of SecondSync Ltd to Twitter Inc Technology, media and telecoms The BDO MA team has recently advised the shareholders of SecondSync Ltd, a TV analytics company, on the sale of 100 of its share capital to Twitter Inc. The deal with SecondSync provides Twitter with great access to the UK broadcasters on a great tech platform. It also demonstrates that MA activity in the social media sector is ramping up as tech giants looking to harness data, capture online sentiment to effectively target customers and increase the attractiveness of their platform for marketeers and advertisers. The dominance of digital in day-to-day interactions has sparked a race in the tech market to understand and leverage data collected. Read More Sale of Epiphany Solutions Limited to Jaywing plc Technology, media and telecoms BDO provided Vendor Due Diligence services to Epiphany Solutions Ltd, a multi-award winning Leeds and London based search marketing specialist in respect of its 18 million sale to AIM listed digital marketing and consultancy specialists Jaywing plc. The deal represents a major step in Jaywings strategic move to focusing on digital opportunities to marry data science with brand, acquisition and customer marketing. Read More integrated Vendor Due Diligence for the MBO of the Avantia Group Technology, media and telecoms Financial Services The BDO LLP Transaction Services team carried out integrated Vendor Due Diligence (inc financial, taxation, IT, financial services compliance and a review of regulatory capital) for the MBO of the Avantia Group, the financial services technology and analytics business that provides property insurance. The 57m MBO was backed by mid-market buyout specialist, ECI Partners. Avantia, operates the online consumer home insurance brand HomeProtect and has invested heavily in RD, building up valuable intellectual property enabling the business to offer home insurance to many households when others consider it too difficult. Avantia operates an innovative online quote interface returning a quote to over 97 of applicants, almost 25 more than its closest competitor. Read More Rixonway Debt Advisory funding solutions Manufacturing BDOs Debt Advisory team advised Rixonway, the UK market leader in the design, production and manufacture of rigid kitchens focusing on the social housing market. Sizeable investment in machinery, IT systems and automated production processes over the last 5 years has resulted in a low cost base with high scalability. The business is now ideally positioned to benefit from recent funding changes which have added to certainty over social housing budgets and take advantage of the revived private housing market. Following a competitive debt process, the Company refinanced its existing bank debt and a large portion of its sponsors loan notes. The new debt structure comprised of a combination of invoice, PM and property finance, as well as a tranche of term debt. Read More Sponsor to New City High Yield on Placing Programme BDOs Mergers Acquisitions team acted as sponsor to New City High Yield Fund Limited in connection with a prospectus required for a Placing Programme to raise approximately 38.6 million by the issue of new ordinary shares. The Placing Programme will be open for the next 12 months, issuing new ordinary shares as demand arises. The funds will be invested in accordance with the Companys investment policy. The first placing announced on 4 February 2014, raised 11 million, before costs. Read More Adviser to Hazel Renewable Energy VCTs on a 59.6m buy-out Energy Environmental BDOs Mergers Acquisitions team acted as sponsor and financial advisor to Hazel Renewable Energy VCT1 and VCT2 on a 59.6m buy-out of other investors in six solar generation companies in which the two VCTs held an existing investment. The team advised the directors of each VCT on the terms of the transaction which had been arranged by the companies investment manager, Hazel Capital. The funding for the buy-out was provided by a 65m long term loan, the capital for which was raised in the bond markets and represented a lower cost source of finance. The loan also provided some additional capital for further investments by the companies and allowed for the payment of a future special dividend. In order to complete this novel transaction, it required shareholders to approve a change to the investment policy of the companies and the BDO team provided advice and managed the discussions with the FCA in relation to this. Read More Adviser to Alpha UK Multi Property Trust plc on a 65m refinancing BDOs Mergers Acquisitions team acted as sponsor and financial advisor to Alpha UK Multi Property Trust plc on a complex refinancing. The company is a listed property fund that invests primarily in a portfolio of higher yielding UK commercial property. Over the course of several months the BDO team worked with the directors and the investment manager, Alpha Real Capital, to assess the options for refinancing the existing debt within the company. This involved keeping the market regularly informed on developments relating to its debt facilities and obtaining shareholder approval to extend the continuation period of the fund to match the term of the new five year debt package. The debt financing comprised a 33.5 million senior loan facility, a 20 million mezzanine loan facility and a 11.5 million unsecured loan from Alpha Real Trust Limited. Alpha Real Trust, is also managed by Alpha Real Capital and its loan facility replaced its previous holding of convertible unsecured loan notes in the company. The refinancing provides a strong platform from which to pursue the companys strategy of rebuilding shareholder value over the medium to long term. Read More Acquisition of We Are Social by BlueFocus Communication Group Technology, media and telecoms BlueFocus, Chinas leading marketing services group, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in We Are Social, the worlds largest specialist social media agency network. We Are Social, which was established in London and now operates in eight countries around the world, will continue to operate as an independent brand under the leadership of its existing management team while BlueFocus will provide support for it to continue its rapid growth and expansion into further key markets. We Are Socials global clients will also gain insight and access to the fast-growing Chinese market. BDO provided financial and tax due diligence services to BlueFocus. Read More Sale of Ascot Doors to German Group DORMA Manufacturing Business Services BDO Corporate Finance is pleased to announce the sale of Ascot Doors to the German Group DORMA, a world market leader in door controls, movable walls and glass fittings and accessories. DORMA has operations in more than 50 countries and employs 7,000 worldwide with sales in excess of 1bn. Ascot Doors is a supplier and installer of high performance retail, industrial commercial doors, complemented by a national service network and the acquisition continues to strengthen DORMAs position as the leading supplier of premium access solutions and services. Read More IPO of Tritax Big Box REIT plc for 200m Real estate and construction BDO acted as tax adviser and reporting accountant on the IPO of Tritax Big Box REIT plc, which listed before Christmas on the Specialist Fund Market of the London Stock Exchange and on the Channel Islands Stock Exchange. The IPO raised 200m. The company will invest in big box UK logistics properties - out of town distribution centres for online and high street retailers, supermarkets, etc, typically greater than 500,000 sq ft and let to major tenants on long-term, upward-only leases between 12 and 25 years with upward-only rent reviews. At the time of listing the company owned no properties. Within a week of listing, however, it had acquired two assets - Marks Spencers East Midlands distribution centre for a purchase price of 83 million and a Sainsburys distribution centre in Leeds for a purchase price of 49 million. Read More Due diligence on four acquisitions by LondonMetric Real estate and construction Following acting as Reporting Accountant on the merger of London Stamford Property plc and Metric Property Investments Limited, to form LondonMetric Property plc, BDO undertook financial and tax due diligence on four separate acquisitions of distribution assets during 2013, as LondonMetric focused on repositioning its investment portfolio. Read More BDO LLP advised VINCI Energies SA on acquisition of Mentor IMC Group Natural resources Our Mergers Acquisitions team advised VINCI Energies SA (VINCI) on the cross-border acquisition of Mentor IMC Group Limited (Mentor), a global oil and gas project resource specialist. With 64,000 employees and in 2012 revenue of 9 billion, VINCI is a European market leader in energy and information technology services. It also operates outside Europe, working on major projects and providing specialist services. Headquartered in London, Mentor generates annual consolidated revenue of 60 million, mainly in Australia, North America and South-East Asia. The acquisition of Mentor broadens the customer base of VINCIs oil and gas business in countries with strong growth potential. Read More Acquisition of Dash-It by CitySprint Business Services CitySprint, the UKs leading same day distribution network company, acquired Southampton based courier firm Dash-It, continuing its successful acquisition strategy. BDO was engaged to provide financial and tax due diligence services to CitySprint. Read More FC REIT Asset Management acquires Aberdeen shopping centres for 189M Real estate and construction Retail BDO provided financial and tax due diligence services to FC REIT Asset Management in connection with the acquisition of The Bon Accord and St Nicholas shopping centres in Aberdeen which were acquired from a joint venture between British Land Company Plc and Land Securities Group Plc. Read More Sale of Trac Group Limited to Sequa Corporation Manufacturing Aerospace Our Mergers Acquisitions team advised the shareholders of Trac Group Limited on the sale of the group to Sequa Corporation via its subsidiary Chromalloy. Sequa is backed by the Carlyle Group. Trac Group is a specialist engineering business machining aerospace and IGT components for the highly technical hot part section of engines as well as tooling design and manufacture. Trac is projecting huge growth driven by many high volume programs such as the Rolls Royces Trent XWB and Snecmas Leap engines, which benefit from long term order visibility. Read More acquisition of Desire Petroleum by Falklands Oil and Gas Natural resources BDO acted as reporting accountant for Falklands Oil and Gas Plc on their 61m acquisition of Desire Petroleum Plc in October 2013. Both companies are listed on AIM and hold oil and gas assets in the Falkland Islands. FOG holds licences in the south and sought the acquisition of Desire in order to gain access to Desires oil-producing assets in the north. Read More strategic IPO of Independent Oil and Gas Plc Natural resources BDO acted as reporting accountant on the 14m strategic AIM IPO of Independent Oil Gas Plc in September 2013. IOG is an oil and gas explorer with assets in the North Sea. Read More Sale of Doodson Broking Group to Integro Insurance Brokers Financial Services BDO Corporate Finance is pleased to announce its role as lead advisers on the sale of Doodson Broking Group to Integro Insurance Brokers. Doodson Broking Group is a market leading broker specialising in worldwide live entertainment contingency risk for global touring music acts and performing artists. With offices based in both the UK and US the group handles over 50m of annual premium on behalf of insurers and its clients. The sale to Integro, a US based broking group with a growing focus on entertainment and media, further consolidates the Doodson Group as the market leader in its chosen field. Read More Sale of Probe Oil Tools Limited to Acteon Group Limited Natural resources The MA team at BDO LLP in East Anglia has advised the shareholders of Probe Oil Tools on the sale of the company to Acteon Group. Acteon, a specialist subsea services company with its headquarters in Norwich, is one of the largest firms in East Anglia providing integrated subsea services to the oil, gas and renewable industries. It has acquired Great Yarmouth-based Probe Oil Tools, a specialist provider of high specification pressure control equipment for the offshore and onshore exploration industries, which was established in 1973 by Managing Director Keith Ford. Read More ISIS invests in Eque2 the construction related ERP software provider Business Services Technology, media and telecoms ISIS invested in Eque2 in May 2013, with the investment enabling the management buyout of Sage Construction from Sage plc. Over the last five years, Sage Construction has operated as a business unit within Sage (UK) Limiteds Mid-Market Division. The software caters for businesses of all sizes, across construction, house building, and onshore and offshore services allowing builders, contractors, architects, engineers and planners to accurately manage cost and processes during a construction project. The investment by ISIS will support the business as it further develops its range of products and services to clients, at the same time as actively seeking complementary acquisition opportunities to build on the strong presence it has established in the UK. Read More KCP invests in telecoms support services provider WHP Projects Business Services Real estate and construction Technology, media and telecoms Key Capital Partners has invested 3m in WHP Projects, a leading provider of support services to the mobile phone industry. Royal Bank of Scotland also provided a term loan and a revolving credit facility to support future working capital requirements. WHP provides end-to-end services for the deployment, upgrade and maintenance of mobile network masts, antennae and base stations for leading operators such as Three and Everything Everywhere, the owner of T-Mobile and Orange. The UK mobile phone market will see large-scale investment as infrastructure is upgraded to support wider and better quality coverage, including the rollout of 4G across all major network providers over the next few years. WHPs key focus following the investment will be to continue supporting operators as they look to consolidate and grow their estates and increase market share with all the major network providers. With its experienced team of surveyors and engineers, WHP appears well placed to exploit the organic opportunities in the market Read More Secondary buy out of CableCom by Inflexion Private Equity Technology, media and telecoms BDO LLP, is pleased to announce that its Technology MA team acted as lead adviser on the successful Secondary Buy Out of CableCom Networking Holdings Limited (CableCom) by Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP (Inflexion), which completed on 25th October for an undisclosed amount. CableCom had been an Isis Private Equity investment since 2007. It designs, installs and manages the network required to deliver Digital Media Platforms and services into multiple occupancy accommodation. The business operates across niche markets serving captive communities in higher education, local authority social housing, key worker accommodation and the high density private residential sector. Read More IPO of NetScientific plc Healthcare and education Technology, media and telecoms NetScientific is a healthcare medical technology company that identifies, develops and commercialises research and technologies originating from leading universities, teaching hospitals and research institutes. The Group is primarily focused on identifying and developing research and technologies for use in five chronic disease areas within the healthcare diagnostics sector: (i) cardiovascular (ii) liver (iii) cancer (iv) metabolic and (v) digital health. NetScientific raised 30m before expenses giving it a market capitalisation on admission of approximately 57.5m. Read More Acquisition of Datapoint UKI companies by Maintel Technology, media and telecoms Business Services Our London transaction services team provided financial due diligence and tax structuring services to Maintel in relation to its acquisition of the UK and Irish trading operations of the Datapoint group, a provider of consulting and professional services in unified communications. Read More MBIMBO of Custom Interconnect Limited Manufacturing Technology, media and telecoms Our Mergers Acquisitions team provided deal origination and advisory services to Wright Industries in relation to the MBIMBO of Custom Interconnect Limited (CIL). CIL is a niche, high margin, electronic component, circuit and systems manufacturer of safety and mission critical products for the defence, homeland security, instrumentation, medical and communications sectors. Read More Acquisitions of Backup Technology and Redstation by iomart Group plc Technology, media and telecoms iomart has continued its growth strategy with the acquisitions of Backup Technology and Redstation for a total consideration of 31.1m. Bank of Scotland continue to support the business and provided a debt package of 35m as part of the Backup Technology deal. iomart now has a market cap of over 300m and is one of Europes largest providers of cloud computing services. It is growing rapidly, successfully executing a combined organic and acquisitive growth strategy. These transactions are the latest in a succession of iomart acquisitions that the Scottish BDO CF team have been involved in, since first working with the company in 2011. Read More Buy-out of Red Hot World Buffet supported by Risk Capital Partners Leisure and hospitality BDO Corporate Finance recently advised the shareholders of Red Hot World Buffet (RHWB) on a buy-out of the group backed by Risk Capital Partners LLP (RCP). RHWB is the UKs leading buffet restaurant group employing over 600 people and operating from seven large sites across the UK. The group offers fixed price, all-you-can-eat dining and a range of cuisines including, amongst others, Italian, Chinese, Indian, British, Tex-Mex and Japanese. RCPs investment also provided development capital to upgrade the existing estate as well as growth funding for new sites. Read More Sale of Cte Restaurants Limited to CBPE Capital LLP Leisure and hospitality BDO were instructed by the shareholders of Cte Restaurants Limited to prepare a financial and tax vendor due diligence report in relation to the proposed sale of the business. We were subsequently appointed by CBPE Capital, the ultimate acquirer, to undertake a current trading update as well as to provide tax structuring advice. This transaction adds to BDOs extensive credentials in the Leisure and Hospitality sector and provides evidence of the benefits to divesting shareholders of undertaking vendor due diligence. Read More Sale of SBS Worldwide (Holdings) Limited to DSV AS Transport and logistics Business Services BDO Corporate Finance advised the Shareholders of SBS Worldwide (Holdings) Ltd on its sale to DSV AS. SBS is a well established c50m turnover freight forwarding business with strategic trade lanes operating between the UK, US, China and Europe. This acquisition complements a number of international trade lanes operated by DSV. SBS Worldwide is an excellent match for DSV. It is a well-run company with good customer relations and a high service level. The US and UK are already important markets for DSV and the acquisition of SBS will strengthen us further said Jens Bjrn Andersen, CEO, DSV AS. This transaction continues to support BDOs exceptional global credentials in the Transport Logistics sector. Read More Risk Capital Partners acquires majority stake in Cruise. co The BDO LLP Transaction Services Team advised Risk Capital Partners on their acquisition of a majority stake in Cruise. co, the company which owns the UKs largest online cruise holiday websites, Cruise. co. uk and Cruises. co. uk. Cruise. co handles 65,000 cruise passengers every year and generated an income of 64million last year. cruise. co. uk is the largest site in the UK for cruise reviews and cruise related questions and answers and publishes unique content and consolidates comparison tables of onboard facilities. Read More Partial sale of Inzpire Ltd to the Baltic Consortium Technology, media and telecoms Defence BDO recently advised Inzpire Ltd on a Partial sale to Private Equity. Inzpire Ltd is one of the UKs leading privately owned defence companies providing software and support services to the MOD, including major projects such as the training of Apache Helicopter pilots and the development of the Graphical Electronic Cockpit Organiser GECO. The business has achieved dramatic sales growth off the back of major contract wins with the MOD and turnover is predicted to more than double over the next two years with the company having agreed their first international contract. This transaction backed by The Baltic Consortium has enabled the shareholders of Inzpire Ltd to personally de-risk. The Baltic Consortium are introducing onto the board a number of key directors, who have considerable business acumen and will assist the existing management team with their already successful expansion plans. Read More Sale of uSwitch to LDC by Forward Internet Group Technology, media and telecoms Retail Financial Services BDO undertook vendor due diligence on behalf of Forward Internet Group (FIG) in relation to the MBO of uSwitch, the UK-based price comparison and switching service which allows consumers to compare prices for a range of energy, communications and financial services. As a result of the transaction, LDC has acquired a significant stake in the business with FIG retaining a substantial minority holding. uSwitch was acquired by FIG in 2009 and has significantly accelerated its growth under FIGs ownership both organically and through acquisition with the purchase of Top10, a broadband and mobile phone comparison business, in 2010. BDO had previously provided due diligence services to FIG on both of these acquisitions. Read More MBO of Hawksmoor restaurants funded by Graphite Capital Leisure and hospitality BDO LLP undertook financial and tax due diligence in relation to the management buy out of Underdog Restaurants Limited, the operator of high-end steak restaurants, by Graphite Capital Management LLP Read More Acquisition of Archimed Medical Communications by Fishawack UKSwitzerland Business Services Healthcare and education Technology, media and telecoms The BDO MA team recently provided corporate finance advisory services to Fishawack Limited on the acquisition of Archimed Medical Communications AG, a medical communications agency based in Switzerland. The acquisition of Archimed will allow the group to strengthen its current presence in Switzerland and also gives the business access to new services. Read More IPO of Lekoil Limited NigeriaUSA Natural resources The BDO Transaction Services team acted as Reporting Accountant on the recent AIM IPO of Lekoil Limited. Lekoil is an African focused oil and gas exploration and production company. It has recently entered into a farm out agreement with Afren PLC to acquire an interest in OPL310, an offshore Nigerian asset located in the Dahomey-Benin Basin. The initial exploration well was spudded in April 2013 and is currently drilling. In addition, Lekoil is the operator of two Namibian offshore exploration blocks located in the prospective Luderitz Basin. Lekoil raised 32m before expenses, giving a market capitalisation on admission of approximately 73m. This is the largest AIM IPO to date in 2013. Read More Sale of DPM and Lilley Gillie Charts to Global Navigation Solutions Business Services Technology, media and telecoms BDO Corporate Finance is pleased to announce the sale of DPM Europe, DPM Singapore and Lilley and Gillie Charts to Global Navigation Solutions. The acquired businesses distribute marine navigational charts and digital products and provide portfolio management services. GNS is backed by Phoenix Equity Partners with the aim of building the worlds leading marine navigational products and services business. The acquisition builds on DPMs 150 year history and strengthens GNSs global presence, especially in the key maritime market of Singapore. BDO were able to use their global network to identify strategic buyers and achieve a premium price for the vendors. Read More Sale of Branded3 Search Ltd to St Ives plc Technology, media and telecoms BDO Corporate Finance is pleased to announce the sale of Branded3 Search Limited to St Ives plc. Initial consideration was 10.7m, with a further 14.3m payable based on future performance. Branded3 is a specialist search and digital agency which seamlessly fuses search engine optimisation, social, creative and technical expertise to accelerate business growth. The agency is one of the countrys leading authorities on search. The acquisition represents a continuation of St Ives strategy to create a complementary range of digital marketing services that will enable the Group to add further value to existing and new clients. Read More Management Buyout of DD London backed by LDC Leisure and hospitality BDO advised the management of DD London on the LDC-backed management buyout of this market leading restaurant operator. DD London is one of the worlds leading high-end dining groups. It owns and manages some of the most successful and iconic modern restaurants across major gateway cities with over 30 restaurants in London, New York, Paris and Tokyo. The group has also launched a boutique hotel, South Place in London which opened in 2012, representing an exciting growth area for the business. BDO worked with management, Des Gunewardena and David Loewi, to ensure an excellent deal for all concerned. Read More 13m Secondary Buy Out of Fishawack funded by Growth Capital Partners Business Services Healthcare and education Technology, media and telecoms The BDO MA team recently provided corporate finance advisory services to the management team of Fishawack Limited, a leading independent medical communications agency with operations in the UK, Switzerland and America. Funding for the transaction was secured from Growth Capital Partners which helped to facilitate an exit for the incumbent funder (YFM) and also provides funds to make further planned international acquisitions. Read More 12m MBO of Validus IVC Ltd backed by LDC Financial Services Technology, media and telecoms The BDO transaction services team recently provided financialtax due diligence services to LDC in connection with the 12m management buy-out of Validus IVC Ltd (Validus). Headquartered in Norwich and employing circa.150 people, Validus specialises in claims management and counter fraud software services for the motor insurance industry. The business has a unique suite of software products that enable the efficient assessment and processing of motor insurance claims for its blue-chip customer base. Validus also operates a specialised value added service that helps to identify high risk or fraudulent motor claims that it then manages on behalf of its clients on a fully outsourced basis. Read More Acquisition of Whelan Refining by WRH Environmental BDO advised WRH Ltd on the acquisition of Whelan Refining. BDO advice enabled the exit of Bridges Community Ventures and Catapult Venture Managers, who had originally invested in 2006, when the plant was re-engineered to the highest technical and environmental standards to become the first and only waste oil refining plant in the UK recycling waste oil to produce base oil which is sold back to the lubricant industry. Since then, Whelan has helped to successfully divert over 100,000 tonnes of waste oil from use as a low grade fuel while producing net savings of over 300,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. The transaction represents a great opportunity for John Whelan, the Managing Director, and another successful Private Equity deal for BDO. Read More Investment in Fever-Tree Limited by LDC Retail Consumer products LDC backed the Capital Replacement of Fever-Tree, the UKs leading premium tonic water and mixers brand, valuing the company at 48 million. BDO assisted LDC in the preparation of its final offer and through the exclusivity period, providing analysis and advice around pricing, working capital, accounting policies, taxation and the SPA. Read More Acquisition of ESPNs UK and Ireland TV channels business by BT Group UKIreland Technology, media and telecoms BT Group has agreed to acquire ESPNs UK and Ireland TV channels business. These primarily comprise the ESPN and ESPN America channels and their live sports rights portfolio, including the FA Cup, Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League, UEFA Europa League, and the German Bundesliga. BDO undertook financial and tax due diligence and supported SPA negotiations. Read More Sale of isango to TUI Travel plc Isango is a leading worldwide online travel agent (OTA) selling tours and activities. The company has aggregated the worlds largest online inventory of tours, activities and experiences and has doubled total transaction value every year for the last four years. Its products are sold to consumers in Europe, USA, Brazil and Australia. The transaction represents a benchmark deal in this particular niche, securing the first trade exit for a tours and activities OTA. BDO provided sell-side advice. Read More Sale of Plum Baby Ltd to Plum Organics BDO provided due diligence to Darwin Private Equity on the sale of Plum Baby Ltd, which provides nutritional products for infants, toddlers and children, to Plum Organics. Darwin received shares in Plum Organics. This partnership will position Plum as a leading childrens nutritional brand with over 150 products sold in 13,000 stores internationally and retail sales in excess of 24120m USD. Read More Acquisition of a majority stake in Fuel Juice Bars Limited by Kings Park Capital BDO performed financial due diligence for Kings Park Capital on its acquisition of a majority stake in Fuel Juice Bars (Fuel). Fuel operates nine fruit juice and smoothie bars in large shopping centres in England and Scotland. The company was founded in 2006, with one kiosk in Reading and has achieved strong organic growth through a difficult period for the retail sector. Fuel benefits both from consumer trends towards healthy eating and drinking and from the shift of consumers away from the high street to shopping malls. Fuel provides landlords with an alternative food and beverage offering, being able to set up kiosk units in small unused spaces within shopping centres. Read More Acquisition of Chameleon Communications by DAS Technology, media and telecoms Diversified Agency Services, a division of Omnicom Group Inc, has acquired London based Chameleon Communications International. Chameleon, which also has offices in Manchester and New York, provides scientific communication services on behalf of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare community. Chameleon will become a division of the Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG), a leading network of agencies that provide medical communication services to the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries. BDO provided financial and tax due diligence services to Diversified Agency Services. Read More Sale by HMV plc of MAMA Group Limited to LDC (MBO) Technology, media and telecoms BDO undertook vendor due diligence on behalf of HMV plc in relation to the sale of MAMA Group Limited, the live music venue and festival business. BDO subsequently undertook top up due diligence for the eventual buyer, LDC. MAMA runs a nationwide network of well-established, iconic venues with a great heritage, which have featured legendary live performances from artists including Amy Winehouse, Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, Jack White, Joni Mitchell, The Cure, Kasabian and Rihanna. MAMAs stable of festivals includes international music brands Global Gathering, Godskitchen and UK based events Lovebox, The Great Escape and Wilderness. The transaction provides a strong platform for the management team to pursue a buy-and-build strategy targeting both UK and overseas opportunities. Read More pound55m Acquisition of Star Technology Services Ltd by Claranet Ltd Technology, media and telecoms Claranet, one of Europes leading IT managed service providers, has acquired Star, a UK provider of managed technology services. The acquisition creates the largest mid-market provider of integrated hosting and network services in the UK and continental Europe. The enlarged group will have revenues of over 120 million, circa 700 staff, over 4,500 customers and operations in the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Portugal. BDO undertook financial and tax due diligence on Claranet Ltd and the enlarged group on behalf of funding providers Royal Bank of Scotland, Ares Capital Europe and Abry Partners, as well as advising on transaction structuring and the share purchase agreement. Read More pound135m IPO of Clinigen Group plc Healthcare The BDO Transaction Services team acted as Reporting Accountant on the recent AIM IPO of Clinigen Group plc. Based in Burton-on-Trent, the Clinigen Group is a global provider of speciality pharmaceutical products and services. Its principal activities include CTS (global sourcing and supply of medicines for Clinical Trials), GAP (provision of consultancy, development and management services in respect of Global Access Programs to manage access to unlicensed, licensed or end-of-lifecycle products) and Products (the acquisition, in-licensing and supply of specialist hospital-only medicines). The IPO marked the first IPO of a UK pharmaceutical company since 2007. It also marked the seventh AIM IPO on which BDO has acted as Reporting Accountant in 2012, reinforcing our market-leading credentials in this area. Read More Acquisition of Energas Limited and Engweld by Air Liquide UK Support services The BDO Transaction Services team has recently provided financial due diligence services to Air Liquide UK in connection with its acquisition of two Hull-based suppliers of packaged gases, liquid petroleum gas and welding and engineering equipment and consumables. Paris-based Air Liquide S. A. is listed on Euronext and is a multinational group supplying gases and related services to the medical, food, energy, chemical and manufacturing industries and has an established presence in the UK. The deal provides Air Liquide with an enhanced capability in the production and distribution of packaged gases and increased geographical coverage in the UK. Read More pound7.5m NVM invests in Silverwing Group Support services The BDO Birmingham Transaction Services team recently provided financialtax due diligence services and tax structuring advice to NVM in connection with the A37.5m management buy-out (MBO) of Silverwing Group. The group develops and manufactures a range of Non Destructive Testing solutions for inspection of storage vessels and pipework for corrosion specifically for the petrochemical industry. This transaction further demonstrates BDOs cross-border capability. Read More MBO of Central Pharma Contract Packaging Limited Healthcare CPCP was founded in 2006 as the result of the MBO of the contract packing division from MY Healthcare CPD. It is principally engaged in contract packing for the Pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. The business has held an assembly licence for over 10 years continuously and also holds FDA (Food and Drug Administration) licences for HRT and specialist liquid filling. The business offers solid dose blister packing, tub filling, liquid filling, specialist liquid and liquid anaesthetic filling, strip packing, cartoning and flow wrapping. Read More SALE OF TRAKA PLC TO ASSA ABLOY AB Technology, media and telecoms The BDO Transaction Services team provided vendor due diligence services in connection with the sale of Traka plc to Assa Abloy AB. Traka is a leader in the fast growing market of intelligent key cabinet and asset management solutions. The company has a strong track record of innovation and growth with sales split evenly between the UK and export markets. The acquisition provides Assa Abloy with advanced locking technologies and solutions to bolster their product portfolio and provide access to new markets worldwide. Read More Refinancing of LK Bennett BDO has provided pre-lend financial due diligence in respect of the refinancing of LK Bennett by Lloyds. LK Bennett is a leading retailer of womens shoes, bags, clothes and accessories with 159 stores in eight countries. Read More pound35m Vendor due diligence on sale of Ocean Outdoor Technology, media and telecoms BDO provided vendor due diligence services to Smedvig Capital in connection with its sale of Ocean Outdoor to LDC. Ocean Outdoor is an outdoor advertising agency that specialises in iconic large format digital and banner advertising sites across the UK, including Westfield and the BFI IMAX. LDCs investment will allow further expansion of sites and implementation of new digital technology. Read More pound22m IPO of Zattikka plc Technology, media and telecoms Zattikka plc, a social media gaming company, floated on AIM, raising approximately A312.6 million. On admission to AIM, Zattikka plc acquired four companies on three continents (Expedite 5, Inc. Hattrick Holdings Limited, Concept Art House, Inc. and Sneaky Games, Inc.). Read More Acquisition of Airia by Gardner Aerospace Manufacturing BDO advised turnaround specialists Better Capital on the third bolt-on acquisition by its portfolio company Gardner Aerospace of Airia SAS, a French aerospace manufacturer. BDO worked with the Gardner and Better Capital teams throughout the transaction, providing financial and tax due diligence and working capital management advice. Read More Sale of CPA Global to Newco backed by Cinven and Management CPA Global, the leading global provider of intellectual property management services and software to many of the worlds best known corporations and law firms, was acquired by European private equity firm, Cinven and the incumbent management team in a transaction that saw an exit for Intermediate Capital Group and founder shareholders (patent attorneys). Read More pound25m Acquisition of Everest Limited by Better Capital BDO has recently advised turnaround specialist Better Capital on its acquisition of 9525 of Everest Limited. Everest is a leading consumer brand in the manufacture, installation and supply of PVCu and aluminium windows, doors, conservatories, roofline products and other home improvement projects. The fund has committed 25m to finance the acquisition and to fund the working capital and restructuring requirements. Read More Sale of Audley Travel to Equistone BDO Corporate Finance advised the shareholders of Audley Travel on Equistones majority investment. Oxfordshire based Audley Travel is the UKs leading tailor-made travel business, offering tours to 80 countries and continues to expand its range of destinations. Founders Craig Burkinshaw and John Brewer retained a minority stake, joined by Richard Prosser as Chairman. Equistones funding will be used to support further continued investment in Audleys products, operations and team to enable it to maintain its market leading proposition. Read More The BIMBO of TD Travel Limited backed by LDC LLP The Leeds Corporate Finance Lead Advisory and Transaction Services teams recently advised LDC and the Management Team on the Management Buy-in Management Buy-out BIMBO of TD Travel Limited. TD Travel Limited is a leading Corporate Travel Management Company managing the business travel requirements of a large corporate customer base, largely located across the north of England. Read More pound24m MBO of Brand Addition backed by H. I.G. Capital Europe Technology, media and telecoms BDO Corporate Finance recently advised H. I.G. Capital on the management buyout of Brand Addition Limited from 4imprint Group plc. Headquartered in Manchester with operations in London, Hagen, Dublin 26 Hong Kong, Brand Addition is a market leading provider of creative and cost effective branded products. These products support the global corporate marketing and consumer promotions activity for some of the worlds best known brands. Read More Acquisition of Clipper teas by Royal Wessanen nv Manufacturing Our London Transaction Services team provided financial, tax and IT due diligence services to Royal Wessanen nv, in respect of its acquisition of Clipper Teas Holdings Limited, the UKs leading brand of Fairtrade and Organic teas and other hot beverages. Royal Wessanen nv, based in the Netherlands and listed on Euronext Amsterdam, is a leading company in the European organic food market. It generated revenue of 706 million and employed approximately 2,000 people in 2011. Operating primarily in France, Benelux, the UK and Germany, Wessanen manages and develops brands and products in the grocery and health food channels. Read More Sale of Volution Group Limited to Towerbrook Capital Partners Manufacturing BDO Corporate Finance is pleased to announce the sale of Volution Group Limited to Towerbrook Capital Partners. BDO advised the management team on the MBO of Volution, a leading UK manufacturer and distributor of ventilation products, based in Crawley, UK. The Companys broad product range includes residential, commercial and industrial electrical fans, systems and other ventilation related products. Volutions core brands, Vent-Axia, Manrose and Torin-Sifan, are the leading brands in the UK ventilation sector. The acquisition presents Towerbrook with an ideal platform for future growth and consolidation within the highly fragmented European ventilation market. Read More Sale of Hyspec Engineering Ltd to United Engineering Services Manufacturing The Leeds Corporate Finance team recently advised the shareholders of Hyspec Engineering on the sale of the business to United Engineering Services Co. LLC, a subsidiary of MB Holding Co. LLC. MB Holdings, a multinational corporation and one of the largest and fastest growing oilfield services companies in the Middle East, acquired 10025 of the share capital of Hyspec Engineering, a family business with a history of supplying the highest quality precision engineered components for the sub-sea oil and gas market. Read More Acquisition of Travel Republic by dnata Leisure and hospitality Dnata has acquired a majority stake in Travel Republic, the largest privately owned online travel agency in the UK with TTV in excess of 400m at the time of the deal. The acquisition represents one of dnatas biggest business transactions in the companys 52 year history and will allow it to capitalise on the increasing popularity of online travel booking and continue its international expansion. BDO provided buy-side MA advice and led dnata through a tight timetable, successfully completing the transaction within five weeks of being instructed. Read More pound407m Admission of Allied Gold Mining to the Main Market of the LSE Natural resources BDO recently acted as reporting accountant on Allied Gold Mining PLCs move up from AIM to the premium segment of the Official List and its admission to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. Read More Sale of minority stake in Media Ingenuity to SEP Technology, media and telecoms BDO carried out vendor due diligence in connection with the sale of a minority stake in Media Ingenuity to SEP. Media Ingenuity is a rapidly-expanding online marketing technology company which owns the financial comparison site TotallyMoney and is now the UKs largest online advertiser of financial services. The company employs a highly analytical and scientific approach to web marketing which includes the development of cutting-edge technology. It has grown rapidly and profitably, achieving 14th place in the 2010 Sunday Times Tech Track 100 list of the fastest growing technology companies. Read More Sale of Phlexglobal Ltd to Inflexion Private Equity The BDO M26A Team are pleased to announce the sale of Phlexglobal Ltd, a specialist Contract Research Organisation (CRO) to Inflexion Private Equity. Phlexglobal offers a unique combination of clinical trial knowledge, document management skills, technical expertise, personnel recruitment and training to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, CRO and healthcare industries. The deal provides a successful exit for Nicola Murgatroyd, the majority shareholder and CEO, with the remaining senior management team continuing in the business. BDOs work on the transaction also included tax structuring advice for the Vendors and Management Team. Read More pound28m Sale of Advanced Childcare Healthcare and education BDO Corporate Finance is pleased to announce the sale of Advanced Childcare by Bowmark Capital to GI Partners. We carried out Vendor Due Diligence for Bowmark followed by top-up Due Diligence for GI Partners. Advanced Childcare, founded in 1996, is a Stockport-based operator of residential care and fostering services which provides care and education to young people with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties. GI Partners plans to invest further over the coming years to expand the business into new regions of the UK. Advanced Childcare currently operates 30 residential homes across the North West, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Read More pound1.7bn Merger of PartyGaming Plc with bwin Interactive Entertainment AG UKGibraltar Austria Leisure and hospitality BDO recently acted as lead reporting accountant on the merger of bwin Interactive Entertainment AG into PartyGaming Plc, issue of new ordinary shares in PartyGaming Plc in connection with the Merger, and application for re-admission of PartyGaming Plc (re-named bwin. party digital entertainment plc) to the Official List of the London Stock Exchange. Read More pound637m Acquisition of Kwik-Fit Group by ITOCHU Corporation UKJapan France ITOCHU Corporation has agreed to acquire Kwik-Fit Group for A3637m. Kwik-Fit has over 1,400 fast fit outlets across the UK, Holland and France and is the market leader in the UK and Dutch tyre markets. Kwik-Fits operations are a strong strategic fit with ITOCHUs existing portfolio, including the UK tyre retail and wholesale business Stapletons Tyre Services. BDOs work on the transaction included financial and tax due diligence, tax structuring advice, accounting and valuation advice. Read More BDO LLP advises Care Monitoring on the acquisition of Panztel Healthcare BDO LLP advised Care Monitoring Management Limited (CMM) on the acquisition of Panztel. CMM already owns CM2000, which delivers award-winning homecare monitoring, scheduling and financial management solutions to 90 Local Authorities and 700 independent and third sector care providers. The acquisition of Panztel, which has operations in New Zealand and the UK, allows CMM to strengthen its portfolio of technology solutions for the social health care sector but more significantly allows CMM to expand into Facilities Management and new overseas markets. Read More placing of shares by Huntsworth plc Technology, media and telecoms BDO acted for Huntsworth plc on their prospectus and circular issued in respect of the strategic alliance with BlueFocus, issue of new ordinary shares to BlueFocus and application for their admission to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. Huntsworth is an international PR and healthcare communications business with 73 offices in 28 countries worldwide, aligned under four principal brands: Citigate, Grayling, Huntsworth Health, and Red. The alliance with BlueFocus is intended to provide opportunities for co-operation in exchange of clients, skills and people, and joint expansion into new markets, enabling Huntsworth to build up its digital and social media capabilities, and building on BlueFocuss strength in China and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Read More Acquisition of the Gusbourne Estate and placing by Shellproof Plc Consumer products Shellproof plc, an English sparkling and still wine producer, recently completed the acquisition of the Gusbourne Estate business in Kent and its related property for consideration of 7m. Simultaneously the company also completed a placing, raising 2.9m, and the enlarged group was re-admitted to AIM as Gusbourne plc. Wines produced at the Gusbourne Estate have won numerous accolades, including international gold awards. Following the transaction the group has over 100 acres of planted vineyards, and it is planned that a further 100 acres will be planted. BDO acted as reporting accountant on the transaction. Read More Placing and open offer by Better Capital Investment Companies BDO acted as reporting accountant on the placing and open offer by Better Capital PCC Limited. Gross proceeds of 186 million were raised by the PCCs 2012 Cell in August 2013, resulting in a combined market capitalisation of the PCC of 683 million. Read More Investment in Zinc Ahead by Accel-KKR Technology, media and telecoms Healthcare The BDO Transaction Services team has recently provided financial and tax due diligence for Accel-KKR, a technology focused private equity firm, on its growth equity investment in Zinc Ahead. Headquartered in Oxford, Zinc Ahead is a global provider of marketing compliance solutions for the life sciences industry, with its flagship product, Zinc MAPS, used by more than more than 100 companies in over 160 countries worldwide. This transaction further demonstrates BDOs global capabilities and strengthens our technology sector expertise. Read More Ameresco Inc. acquires ESP and ESP Response Support services Ameresco, Inc. a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, has acquired an energy management consulting company consisting of The Energy Services Partnership (ESP) and ESP Response, located in Castleford, United Kingdom. ESP is a leading provider of innovative energy management solutions, including energy supply, invoice management and demand response services for commercial, industrial, manufacturing and utility customers. With this acquisition, Ameresco adds a local presence in the UK, expertise and seasoned energy industry professionals to support multi-national Enterprise Energy Management (EEM) customers. Read More London Stamford Property And Metric Property Investments Merger Real estate and construction BDO acted as the reporting accountant on the 811m merger of London Stamford Property plc with Metric Property Investments plc to form LondonMetric Property plc. This represents a significant merger of two REITS listed on the Official List of the London Stock Exchange and builds on BDOs extensive experience in the Real Estate sector. Read More MBO of Premier Hytemp backed by Dunedin Manufacturing Dunedin backed the management buyout of Premier Hytemp, a global leader in the manufacture and supply chain management of quality engineered alloy components for the offshore and onshore oil and gas industry. The Group was acquired from Murray International Holdings Ltd, in a 34.5m transaction. Premier Hytemp is headquartered in Edinburgh with manufacturing facilities in Edinburgh, Sheffield and Singapore. It also has operations in Calgary, Canada and will shortly open a base in Dubai. The Group turns over in excess of 42m and has over 200 employees worldwide. Read More MBO of The SR Group backed by Baird Capital Europe Business Services BDO recently advised on the successful management buyout of The SR Group. The management team was backed by Baird Capital Europe with debt and mezzanine finance provided by Beechbrook Capital. The SR Group is a leading recruiter of senior legal, HR taxation professionals operating under various specialist brands including Taylor Root, Carter Murray, Fraser Jones Brewer Morris. The company is headquartered in London with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai. BDOs London MA team led the deal from start to completion and were supported throughout by the London tax team. Read More Acquisition of First to File Inc by CPA Global Technology, media and telecoms BDO advised CPA Global with the acquisition of First to File Inc. The acquisition represents another step in CPAs strategy to be a technology leader in the arena of patent renewals and related services. The acquisition provides CPA with document management software that has been specifically developed for the IP industry in the US. The business is based out of Silicon Valley (with the technology hub being in Boise, Idaho) and provides CPA with a scalable presence in the West Coast of the USA. Read More Acquisition of Promise Corporation Ltd by DAS Europe Ltd Technology, media and telecoms BDO advised Diversified Agency Services (DAS), the owners of online community builder Communispace, with its acquisition of UK crowdsourcing specialist Promise Corporation. The Omnicom division now plans to integrate the two research firms to bolster its insight offerings. In a statement, DAS said that the acquisition will allow Communispace to marry its unique research approach with the strategic consulting tools and processes that Promise has successfully pioneered over the past decade. Read More Acquisition of Technomedia Solutions GoConvergence by Mood Media Technology, media and telecoms BDO advised Mood Media on the acquisition of the entire share capital of Technomedia Solutions and its sister company GoConvergence, who are premier providers of the worlds most advanced media and technology innovations for multiple industries, including retail, hospitality, theme parks, performing arts, museums, special venue, education and others. Read More Investment in Outdoor Plus Ltd by a private individual Technology, media and telecoms BDO advised a private individual on their investment in Outdoor Plus Ltd, an exclusive media owner in the outdoor advertising sector who specialise in roadside, large format digital, digital shopping malls, iconic landmark and premium banner locations. Read More Acquisition of Engage Pty Ltd by LivePerson Inc Technology, media and telecoms BDO provided financial and tax due diligence for LivePerson Incs acquisition of Australian software developer Engage Pty Ltd. Read More Acquisition of Accesso LLC by Lo-Q Plc Technology, media and telecoms BDO advised Lo-Q Plc, the AIM listed provider of virtual queuing systems for theme parks, water parks and major attractions on the acquisition of Accesso LLC, the leading provider of ticketing solutions for theme parks, water parks, zoos and cultural attractions in North America. Read More Acquisition of PCS by Hyder Consulting PLC The BDO LLP Transaction Services team advised multi-national design and engineering consultancy Hyder Consulting PLC, (Hyder), on the acquisition of Power Systems Project Consultancy Services Limited, (PCS), reinforcing Hyders presence in the dynamic and fast-growing energy sector. 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