Mergers & Acquisitions

Dumbartonshire firm McLaggan Smith Mugs Limited has acquired Ceramicraft Limited for an undisclosed sum, with advice from law firm Macdonald Henderson.

FRP Advisory has sold AMTE Power's Scotland business and assets out of administration to Dutch battery technology firm LionVolt, saving 20 jobs. LionVolt is a subsidiary of LionVolt B.V., a group based in Eindhoven, Netherlands – a battery innovator that develops ‘3D’ solid-state b

Edinburgh-based Spotless Commercial Cleaning Ltd has expanded its operations with the acquisition of Ashdown Cleaning, a Norwich-based company, adding a further 100 staff to its growing UK team. The addition of the business, purchased for an undisclosed sum from its retiring founder, bolsters Spotle

Mid-market private equity investment activity in Scotland saw a slight slight dip compared to last year’s record high, according to KPMG UK’s latest Mid-market Private Equity report. The firm’s most recent M&A study has revealed that 42 transactions took place compared to 51 la

Billion Global Chase Limited (BGC) has taken a 75% share in Linlithgow Distillery and appointed George Matharu as new chief executive officer. With planned investment, the Distillery, renowned for its award-winning artisanal Gin and Vodka, is set to expand its product range in 2024. The company

Livingston-headquartered Evoframes on has been bought out of administration saving all 76 jobs.

Scottish pension provider @sipp has successfully undergone a management buyout (MBO) led by managing director Eddie McGuire and finance director Steve Lancaster. The entire share capital of @sipp Limited has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by @sipp Group Holdings Limited, a holding company set

Ownership of Edinburgh Airport is set to change hands as part of BlackRock's deal to acquire Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) in a significant cash-and-stock transaction valued at over £9.43 billion. The deal, unveiled on Friday, comprises £2.36bn in cash and some 12 million BlackRoc

Provider of professional pensions trusteeship and governance services provider Independent Governance Group has acquired Edinburgh-based IC Select. The deal expands the range of services IGG provides to clients to now include the selection and oversight of investment consultants and fiduciary manage

Manchester-based property firm AM Sci Tech, a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings, has successfully completed the acquisition of Aberdeen Energy Park and Aberdeen Innovation Park. This landmark acquisition encompasses two expansive science parks in Bridge of Don, North of Aberdeen, comprising more than

Reinforcing its position in the Scottish events industry, 21CC Group Ltd has acquired award-winning laser and visual installation company funktioncreep in a six-figure deal. This significant addition to the 21CC portfolio aims to elevate the company's capabilities, allowing it to provide compre

Engineering services provider Edwin James Group has completed the acquisition of Automated Control Solutions Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries Automated Control Solutions Limited and ACS Electrical Engineering Limited, together trading as ACS. The deal, agreed for an undisclosed sum, will expand

Glasgow-based managed service provider Cloud Cover IT has been acquired by cyber security business Aspire Technology Solutions, and England-headquartered firm.

Shareholders of Glasgow-based Smart Metering Systems (SMS) now have an extended timeframe to deliberate the £1.3 billion takeover offer presented by US private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR)

In a move to strengthen its foothold in the lucrative American Whiskey market, whisky curator The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) has successfully acquired the entire trade and assets of Single Cask Nation, a renowned US-based bottling brand. The deal, structured with an initial payment and a potent