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One of the things we are most frequently asked for as Corporate Finance Advisers, is to support clients and private equity firms in the execution of a buy and build strategy.

HMT LLP have advised Rockpool Investments’ portfolio company, EA-RS Group on four bolt-on acquisitions in the past 6 months. EA-RS acquired Added Security Technology Limited, UK Security Doors Limited, Firesec Compliance Limited and Air Projects Limited.

When you look at the attrition rate between the number of deals that an investor gets to see each year and the numbers that they actually transact, you can start to understand why, with the odds seemingly stacked against you that fundraising can feel like an uphill struggle and for some will be a race against insolvency.

HMT LLP advised the shareholders of leading M&E contractor Ceetech Limited on their disposal of the business to leading environmental, engineering and technical services business, RSK Group Ltd.

HMT LLP advised the shareholders of Thames Valley based IT services provider Smart Capital Technology on their sale to management. Private equity firm WestBridge invested £17m to support the MBO and Shawbrook Bank provided the debt facilities.

The team at Chorus (a transaction we advised on recently) faced a familiar situation to many growing businesses when they engaged HMT. We often support founder-owned businesses that are growing rapidly with a differentiated product or service and loyal customers, but where there is a clear opportunity to accelerate investment further with external capital.

Partner Wendy Hart and Director Ricky Lane recently hosted a roundtable discussion on business value drivers in the B2B marketing sector. The roundtable discussion was attended by business owners and managers of B2B marketing consultancies and together with the hosts they discussed the key attributes that drive business value in the B2B marketing sector. Here are the main takeaways of the session.  

HMT LLP advised award-winning Managed IT and Cyber Security Services provider Chorus Global, on their multi-million pound fundraise with growth capital provider Boost&Co.

In the past, mid-market private equity has tended to turn its collective nose up at consultancies, be they specialist IT consultancies, professional practices, or marketing specialists. However, the last few years have seen a shift in the attitude of private equity investors to investing in consultancies.

HMT LLP advised UFODRIVE – the leading self-service electric vehicle rental company and eMobility SaaS provider in Europe on their $19million Series-A funding.