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Employee Ownership Trusts: What does the future hold?

In this final part of Roger Esler’s deep dive into EOTs, he sheds light on the future of EOTs and current market trends, before concluding whether an EOT is right for you.

Deals

Foresight invests in Graham + Sibbald, supporting a further key acquisition

Foresight Group (“Foresight”), a prominent regional private equity manager, has announced an investment in Graham + Sibbald, one of the UK’s fastest-growing firms of chartered surveyors and property consultants.

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Employee Ownership Trusts: What are the alternatives?

Building on part one, Roger Esler explores different exit strategies that business owners might find more suitable for their needs, and he outlines ways to enhance EOT structures.

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Employee Ownership Trusts: A Silver Bullet or a Shot in the Foot?

Roger Esler explores the myths and realities behind EOTs explaining how they may not be the right exit strategy for your business.

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Former Wales Rugby Union captain and Cardiff Rugby star Ellis Jenkins joins Dow Schofield Watts in Cardiff

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ellis Jenkins (the former Cardiff Rugby and Wales Rugby Union captain) who has been appointed as Corporate Relations Lead.

Deals

Dow Schofield Watts advises on Avacta PLC’s strategic divestment of its Diagnostics Division

Dow Schofield Watts advised on the sale of Coris Bioconcept SRL (“Coris”) by Avacta Group PLC (“Avacta” or the “Company”) to an Indian-listed company, 3B BlackBio Dx Ltd (“3B BlackBio”), which formally completed on 29 August 2025 following the satisfaction of all closing conditions.

Company News

North West Corporate Finance team celebrates significant year with senior promotions

We are pleased to announce three senior promotions in the corporate finance team following a year of significant deal activity.

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Dow Schofield Watts’ Business Planning team appoints Paul Jesinger as director

The Business Planning team at Dow Schofield Watts has appointed Paul Jesinger as Director of Modelling, Data Analysis & Financial Reporting.

Company News

DSW Capital reports record growth in latest financial results

DSW Capital has reported record results for the year ending 31 March 2025, following a transformative year of strategic expansion, increased productivity, and diversification into the legal sector.

Deals

£14.5m financing deal for Futura Financial Services

Worthing-headquartered Independent Financial Advisor (IFA) consolidator, Futura Financial Services Ltd (Futura), has secured a £14.5m debt facility from Shawbrook Bank to support the continuation of its ambitious M&A strategy.

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Deals

Leading Edge Group acquire Contrac IT

Cardiff-based Leading Edge Group (UK) Limited, the country’s largest outsourced provider of BT products and services, has announced its acquisition of Contrac IT (Venridge Limited), a premier IT managed service provider.

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Deals

Superbia receives investment from August Equity

The Midlands Corporate Finance team at Dow Schofield Watt has provided lead advisory services to the shareholders of Superbia Holdings Limited (Superbia) on its investment from August Equity.

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Deals

Sale of AJ Engineering and NEWCo to RSK

RSK has further strengthened its UK engineering capabilities, specifically in water, infrastructure and energy, through the acquisition of Scotland-headquartered AJ Engineering and Northern Engineering & Welding Company (NEWCo).

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Deals

ARMA Connect joins Normec

ARMA Connect, a leading provider of electrical compliance and safety services in the UK, was acquired by Normec, a specialist in the testing, inspection, certification, and compliance industry.

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Four ways to boost the value of your business in the run-up to a sale

Gregg Pendlington, of the Dow Schofield Watts Corporate Finance Team, explains some tried and tested ways for owners to achieve maximum value.

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Deals

Euro Commercials acquires CWC Group in transformational deal

Euro Commercials, a leading independent Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership group with a strong presence across South Wales, has announced the acquisition of CWC Group (City West Commercials), a fellow independent Mercedes-Benz truck dealership operating across the South West of England.

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Deals

Bilfinger acquires nZero Group, allowing for an exit by NVM Private Equity

nZero Group, an advanced energy systems and gas technologies business, has been acquired by industrial services provider Bilfinger, providing an exit for NVM Private Equity.

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Funding confidence hides underuse of alternative tools

Lower mid-market businesses remain highly confident in their ability to secure funding for growth, according to new research from Dow Schofield Watts.

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