Intest acquires Alfamation

Alfamation has now been acquired by Intest. Intest is a US publicly traded company that is a global supplier of innovation test and process technology solutions.

Smart Numbers’ MBO

A provider of connectivity and complementary marketing services has completed a management buyout supported by YFM Equity Partners. Smart Numbers is a communications specialist providing small businesses with a mix of virtual telephone numbers, call management, website design, digital marketing, broadband, VoIP and office telephone systems. This will support Smart Numbers in their growth and […]

Lodge Brothers Funerals’ transition to employee ownership

Lodge Brothers Funeral directors is a family-owned business established in 1780, which has now transitioned to employee ownership though an Employee Ownership Trust. This marks a significant milestone in the groups history as they now stand as pioneering funeral directors in the UK. The existing board of Directors has retained their responsibility to steer the […]

Proctosedyl’s acquisition of Bayer in Italy

Karo Healthcare has announced their acquisition of the rights to the OTC brand, Proctosedyl from Bayer. This allows the transfer of ownership to the OTC pharmaceutical Proctosedyl and exclusive license to their trademark in Italy, from Bayer to Karo. This will expand Karo’s presence within Italy and continues their M&A ambitions of focusing on brands […]

St Barnabas and Martlets Hospice merger

This merger creates one of the biggest groups in the hospice sector. St Barnabas House in Worthing and Chestnut Tree House in Arundel will operate under their existing names and identities but be governed by one leadership team. St Barnabas Hospice was advised by Girlings Solicitors with Caroline Armitage and by DMH Stallard with Jonathan […]