Deal Completions

Deal Completion

Acquired by

Flowmaster Group NV acquired by Mentor Graphics Corporation

The Flowmaster Group has taken a step closer to becoming a world-leader in thermal-fluid simulation software systems following its sale to the Mentor Graphics Corporation by international M&A specialist BCMS Corporate.

Date 01/2012

Number of buyers approached: 55

Expressions of interest: 18

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Acquired by

PJO Group acquired by Mechan Controls Plc

International M&A specialist BCMS Corporate has completed the sale of repair, calibration and certification specialist, the PJO Group, to Mechan Controls Plc.

Date 12/2011

Number of buyers approached: 276

Expressions of interest: 40

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Acquired by

Ag-Chem Holdings (Pty) Ltd acquired by Rolfes Technology Holdings Limited

Ag-Chem is a group of companies working together to produce high-quality agro-chemical products for the agricultural sector.

This deal was project managed and brokered by BCMS South Africa (Xigo) and BCMS UK.

Date 11/2011

Number of buyers approached: 289

Expressions of interest: 33

Number of competing bids: 2

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Acquired by

Rathgael Developments Ltd and Select Travel Limited (wholly owned subsidiary) acquired by Rathgael Developments Ltd / Select Travel Limited

McNeill Rigby Travel Ltd completed an acquisition of Selective Travel / Rathgael Developments in Belfast, in a deal managed by BCMS Corporate. Rathgael and Selective supply all travel requirements to the corporate market which includes government departments/flights/hotels/car hire/ferry/train/visas etc. The distinct divisions also operate an events department.

Date 11/2011

Number of buyers approached: 205

Expressions of interest: 44

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Acquired by

Martyn Brian Ltd (t/as Tyreland) acquired by Micheldever Tyre Services Plc

Tyreland Limited consists of seven tyre depots and 2 wholesale tyre warehouses covering a wide geography across Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset. The company also supplies a range of complementary products such as exhausts and batteries.

Date 10/2011

Number of buyers approached: 46

Expressions of interest: 23

Number of competing bids: 2

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Acquired by

MPC Data Ltd acquired by BSQUARE Corporation

MPC Data Ltd enables embedded device developers to get to market faster, with lower risk, and improved cost effectiveness. MPC Data offers services in software and hardware engineering from proof of concept to volume production, with a strong emphasis on embedded and real-time developments.

Date 09/2011

Expressions of interest: 41

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Acquired by

The Orthopaedic Footwear Co Ltd T/A James Taylor & Son acquired by Precision 3D Limited

The Orthopaedic Footwear Company Limited trades under the name James Taylor and Son and provides a comprehensive range of shoemaking services.

Date 09/2011

Number of buyers approached: 181

Expressions of interest: 21

Number of competing bids: 3

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Acquired by

Lepicol Ltd. t/a The Healthy Bowels Company acquired by Probiotics International Ltd

The Healthy Bowels Company supplies a range of natural food supplements aimed at the bowel and digestive health markets. The range has primarily been developed around its internationally recognised Lepicol brand and each product is formulated in house then manufactured via outsourced pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Date 08/2011

Number of buyers approached: 193

Expressions of interest: 54

Number of competing bids: 3

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Acquired by

Office Projects Limited acquired by Balfour Beatty Plc

This company has built a strong market position specialising in high quality fit-out and refurbishment. The company is focused on delivering an integrated solution and becoming long term partners with its clients.

Date 08/2011

Number of buyers approached: 187

Expressions of interest: 32

Number of competing bids: 2

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Acquired by

Private Investor (Undisclosed)

Halyard (M & I) Ltd acquired by Private Investor (Undisclosed)

European leader in the design and manufacture of marine exhaust systems, with a profound understanding of controlling exhaust noise in boats up to 300ft in length. The company’s mission is the ‘science of silence’ and it offers a range of products fulfilling this promise, centred on the exhaust silencing systems.

Date 08/2011

Number of buyers approached: 221

Expressions of interest: 51

Number of competing bids: 6

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Acquired by

Kbiosciences Limited acquired by LGC Ltd

The company offers products and services through four divisions: Laboratory Services, Instrumentation, Reagents / Consumables & Software.

Date 07/2011

Number of buyers approached: 252

Expressions of interest: 60

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Deal Completion

Acquired by

Antech Engineering Limited T/A Antech Calibration Services acquired by Trescal SA

Date 06/2011

Number of buyers approached: 284

Expressions of interest: 38

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Deal Completion

Acquired by

Riviera Multimedia Ltd acquired by Mr Neil Mason

Wholesaler of blank media and packaging products, such as CDs, DVDs.

Date 03/2011

Number of buyers approached: 271

Expressions of interest: 35

Number of competing bids: 3

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Acquired by

Cobalt IS Limited acquired by Harland Machine Systems Ltd

Date 03/2011

Number of buyers approached: 76

Expressions of interest: 29

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Deal Completion

Acquired by

Churchill Filestore Ltd acquired by PHS Group Plc

Specialise in the provision of high quality records management services

Date 02/2011

Number of buyers approached: 129

Expressions of interest: 42

Number of competing bids: 11

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Acquired by

Network Europe Group acquired by Daisy Group plc

Provider of enhanced telephony solutions into GP and dental surgeries.

Date 12/2010

Number of buyers approached: 121

Expressions of interest: 24

Number of competing bids: 3

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Acquired by

Spur Information Solutions acquired by Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) A Xerox Company.

Spur Information Solutions (Spur), is one of the United Kingdom’s leading providers of computer software used for parking enforcement.

Date 10/2010

Number of buyers approached: 62

Expressions of interest: 22

Number of competing bids: 6

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Acquired by

Milsom Industrial Designs acquired by General Physics UK Ltd.

Milsom Industrial Designs is an aerospace and defense consultancy specializing in design, documentation, and recruitment services.

Date 09/2010

Number of buyers approached: 271

Expressions of interest: 51

Number of competing bids: 8

Negotiated & Completed by

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Acquired by

Olympia Tools acquired by Toolbank

Olympia Tools is a global manufacturer and distributor of hand tools both DIY and professional builders.

Date 08/2010

Number of buyers approached: 240

Expressions of interest: 43

Number of competing bids: 7

Negotiated & Completed by

Deal Completion

Acquired by

RW Communications acquired by Concorde Informatics

An IT and support specialist, providing a range of services primarily to small and medium sized businesses within the freight forwarding sector.

Date 07/2010

Number of buyers approached: 331

Expressions of interest: 94

Number of competing bids: 9

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