Benchmark Report

JUNE 7, 2022

Operating from three sites in Scotland – Glasgow, Edinburgh and Irvine – Access Plus has delivered high quality powered access solutions to customers throughout the UK since 1998. Briggs Equipment is the exclusive national distributor in the UK for the Hyster and Yale ranges of forklift trucks and other materials handling equipment.

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The Guardian M&A

MARCH 15, 2024

UK telecoms group says some of proceeds will be returned to investors via share buybacks Business live – latest updates Vodafone is selling its Italian business to Swisscom for €8bn (£6.8bn) cash and plans to return €4bn to shareholders. Continue reading.

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Benzinga

MARCH 13, 2023

What Happened: The Treasury said in a statement, “Customers of SVB UK will be able to access their deposits and banking services as normal from today.” ” The Bank of England, in consultation with the Treasury, has facilitated this transaction using powers granted by the Banking Act 2009, stated. (NYSE: HSBC ).

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Benchmark Report

MAY 17, 2022

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Topsham-based LaddersFree and AIM listed REACT, in a deal worth up to £8.5m. Established for 20 years, LaddersFree is a commercial window cleaning business serving independent, regional, and national customers across the UK.

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Marketability 98

Benchmark Report

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between County Kildare-based G.H. The company has approximately 22,500 employees and is present in over 30 countries, operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and the UK & Ireland, serving over 800,000 customers.

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Accountancy Today

JULY 3, 2023

Hazlewoods’ corporate finance team and BPE Solicitors’ corporate team recently advised FAUN Zoeller UK, a specialist manufacturer and supplier of municipal waste management vehicles and systems, on its acquisition of Manchester-based C.P. Davidson and Sons Ltd. The acquisition of C.P.

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Corporate Finance Finance Marketability 52

Benzinga

OCTOBER 17, 2023

17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park Place Technologies, the leading global data center and networking optimization firm, has acquired Xuper Limited, an IT solutions provider based in Derby, UK. Agile Equity and Clairfield provided investment banking services to Xuper and facilitated the transaction. CLEVELAND, Oct.

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Benchmark Report

MARCH 30, 2022

Benchmark International has advised on the transaction between Loch Lomond-based Absolute Solar and Wind ( Absolute ) and Cheshire-based RSK. The transaction marks part of RSK’s continued strategic expansion and is the 28 th acquisition by the company this financial year. RSK is a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions.

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Business Wire M&A

MARCH 8, 2023

EAUBONNE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ETC Group (“ETC”), a leading global provider to the telecom network and technology infrastructure industry, announced today the acquisition of Amadys, a leading provider of end-to-end connectivity solutions in the Benelux, UK and DACH regions. The financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

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Technology 98

Benchmark Report

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Gillingham-based Rainham and London-based REL Capital. REL Capital is a UK private investment company that purchases, invests, and operates a number of businesses across a variety of sectors. It has a modern fleet of vehicles and two sites in Gillingham.

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Benchmark Report

APRIL 27, 2023

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between peoplewise and Firebird Capital. Firebird Capital, founded in 2003, is a family-owned private investment company based in the UK and is focused on partnering with UK headquartered businesses that have ambitious management teams and a desire to grow.

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IVSC

APRIL 24, 2024

London, UK – April 2024 – The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is pleased to announce new appointments to its standards setting boards, effective April 2024.

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Accountancy Today

MARCH 1, 2023

FRP Corporate Finance has advised on the pre-pack sale of Truphone Limited, a global mobile communications company, to TP Global Operations Limited, in a transaction that saves around 450 jobs.

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Benchmark Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Benchmark International is pleased to announce that it has ranked in FactSet’s Flashwire Advisor league tables for the number of deals it has conducted in the UK, Europe and globally in Q3. In the UK, Benchmark has placed 8th, among companies such as BDO, Grant Thornton, KPMG, and PwC.

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Benzinga

APRIL 3, 2023

See Also: Activision Blizzard Faces Privacy Invasion Allegations From Workers "The CMA inquiry group has updated its provisional findings and reached the provisional conclusion that, overall, the transaction will not result in a substantial lessening of competition in relation to console gaming in the UK," the regulator announced.

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Accountancy Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

MIS, headquartered in London, is a medical equipment distributor and service provider focused on the diagnostic imaging market across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Oliver Goldberg, executive director of MIS, said: “We are delighted to have completed this transaction with H2.

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Benzinga

MAY 31, 2022

The company has developed two disruptive mobile applications (apps) for sports predictions and a digital wallet which encompasses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Transactions. . Goldchip recently faced a particular compliance problem with the UK Gambling Commission which led to a temporary suspension of.

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Compliance Technology Marketability 75

ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

When the United Kingdom (UK) officially implemented its Brexit plan and withdrew from the European Union (EU) on January 31, 2020, the UK and EU entered into an eleven-month “transition” period, the main purpose of which was to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two parties. Many UK industries (e.g.,

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Compliance Technology Start-ups 105

Benchmark Report

JANUARY 24, 2022

Private equity transactions on a global scale returned to form in 2021 following the challenges posed by the pandemic, with private equity firms deploying record amounts of dry powder held as they looked to invest cash accumulated during the pandemic. These include:

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Equity Private Equity Firm Marketability 98

Benzinga

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

led by Bruce Maclaren and Tony Lei, in a transaction valued at approximately AUD 14.05 The transaction is expected to close by the end of the Company's fiscal year on February 29, 2024, subject to certain closing conditions. million. Full story available on Benzinga.com

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Benzinga

AUGUST 2, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS: Maginito (Mkango 90%; CoTec 10%) completes transaction to increase its ownership in HyProMag to 100% £1 million (C$1.7 pence Maginito targeting first production from the UK in 2023 and Germany in 2024, with parallel technology roll-out into the US LONDON and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. Mkango UK was at the.

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Benchmark Report

AUGUST 18, 2023

Thermatic provides mechanical and electrical maintenance services to building owners and managers throughout the UK and Ireland. The acquisition supports the Thermatic operating model by expanding its technical self-delivery capabilities and supplements their hard facility management offering in the UK.

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Benchmark Report

MAY 11, 2022

EA-RS is a provider of intelligent, sustainable, and compliant fire and security systems in the UK. This acquisition supports the group’s strategy to further broaden its geographic reach and to present new opportunities throughout the UK.

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Compliance Marketability 98

Benzinga

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Acquisition expands Climb's reach in Ireland and the UK, while strengthening Product Offerings in Digital Workspace, Networking, Hybrid Multi-Cloud, and Cyber Security Transaction Expected to be Accretive to Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA EATONTOWN, N.J., 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climb Global Solutions, Inc. million (€15.4

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Accountancy Today

JUNE 2, 2023

The transaction was complex and a challenging process which they guided us through with great skill and dexterity. Through their hard work and diligence, we managed to meet a very demanding timetable and successfully closed the deal, and we are grateful to all the professionals who worked on the transaction for helping us achieve this.”

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IVSC

JUNE 14, 2023

He was a Panel Member at the UK's Financial Reporting Council (FRC) from 2016-2022 and Vice Chair of the CBV Institute Board of Directors from 2017-2020. Nabeel has been engaged as an independent valuation expert on multiple occasions in relation to fair value and transaction advisory opinions.

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Audit Board

AUGUST 10, 2023

In the UK, ESG and climate-related disclosures are expected to be tweaked in 2023, and go into effect by 2025. Different countries and regions are in the process of implementing new ESG regulations, while others, like the EU and the UK have already launched their implementation of several standards.

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Compliance Start-ups Data Analysis Equity 52

Benchmark Report

JUNE 12, 2023

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Essex-based ILS Holdings and Burnley-based EFS Global. EFS Global provides warehousing, haulage, customs clearances, vehicle maintenance and logistics services across the UK and worldwide.

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Benzinga

MARCH 25, 2024

Chicago, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Open Banking Solutions Market size is expected to grow from USD 5.5 billion in 2023 to USD 11.7

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Acquisition adds smelting capability to serve spent automotive catalyst customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa Complements ECMS recycling operations and global precious metal services Broadens range of materials that can be processed by ECMS Closing of transaction expected in early first quarter 2024 ISELIN, N.J.,

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 2, 2021

In the aftermath of Brexit, most companies that conduct business in the United Kingdom (UK) and European Union (EU) have absorbed the initial shock and are now looking for more stable, long-term solutions to the challenges posed by the UK’s new trade regime. 1, 2021, most recently with Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.

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Benzinga

JULY 19, 2022

Parker also confirms that it has signed legally binding economic commitments with the UK Government. We are pleased to have reached this important clearance milestone from the UK Secretary of State," said Tom Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Business Wire M&A

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The proposed transaction will see THM’s 40 Partners and staff located in the UK, Germany, and Singapore joining AlixPartners’ world-leading Turnaround & Restructuring Services practice. The newly combined practice will deliver the EMEA market’s most comprehensive suite of restructuring services

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Business Wire M&A

MARCH 8, 2023

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Lockwood, Huddersfield, UK, David Brown Santasalo is a global business delivering engineered industrial gear systems and services, manufactured for c

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Private Equity Firm Equity 40

Benzinga

JANUARY 18, 2024

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in London, UK, Fourth Generation is a full-service provider of power generation equipment and services for premier live events worldwide. MEMPHIS, Tenn. and LONDON, Jan. CES Power is backed by industrial-focused private equity firm Allied Industrial Partners ("Allied").

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Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Recent years have seen a proliferation of foreign investment screening and control regimes worldwide, and with them, heightened government scrutiny of foreign investment transactions. Global investors now must diligence FDI issues and allocate risks as part of their deal planning at an early stage of their transactions.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

To ensure tax compliance and resolve tax questions that may arise when conducting business-related transactions, it is critical that corporate tax specialists keep pace with local and international anti-avoidance legislation in today’s ever-changing legislative environment. How are GAAR rules applied? Either way, there needs to be a scheme.

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