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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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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.

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£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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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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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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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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Deals

Raintite sold to Bergman & Beving

The corporate finance team at Dow Schofield Watts has advised Raintite, a leading manufacturer of PVC-laminated steel products used in roofing applications, on its sale to Bergman & Beving.

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Aivita Group Inc sell UK subsidiary Eurosite Power to TEDOM

Dow Schofield Watts’ corporate finance team in the North West has advised Aivita Group Inc. on the sale of its UK subsidiary, Eurosite Power Limited (Eurosite Power), to global energy group TEDOM AS (TEDOM).

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Deals

Beech Tree Private Equity invests in Fourteen IP

Fourteen IP, a cloud telephony and AI solutions business based in the North West and Florida, USA, has received investment from Beech Tree Private Equity.

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Deals

Brand K Group acquires Carron Bathrooms

Brand K Group, one of the UK’s largest privately-owned suppliers of radiators and bathroom equipment to independent merchants and showrooms, has acquired Carron Bathrooms, the UK’s leading manufacturer of baths and home of the patented Carronite™ bath reinforcement system.

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Deals

Launch Diagnostics acquired by Palex Healthcare Group

Dow Schofield Watts has advised Avacta Therapeutics on the cross-border sale of its UK-based diagnostics unit to Palex Healthcare Group, the largest European platform of value-added solutions and services for healthcare, science and research.

Deals

Westbridge-backed Survey Solutions acquires SurvaTec

Westbridge-backed Survey Solutions, a leading provider of engineering surveying and monitoring services, has acquired SurvaTec, an Essex-based utility surveying specialist.

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Deals

United Living Acquires Jones Lighting

Dow Schofield Watts advised one of the UK’s leading power distribution and street lighting companies on its sale to United Living Group, backed by Apollo Global, for an undisclosed sum.

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Dains acquires Consilium Chartered Accountants

Dains Accountants, a national accountancy & advisory group, has acquired Consilium Chartered Accountants, an independent firm of accountants and business advisors supporting small and medium-sized businesses in Scotland and the UK.

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Deals

Arc Systems Group acquires Perspicuity Ltd

Beech Tree Private Equity-backed Arc Systems recently acquired Perspicuity Ltd, a leading consultancy renowned for its expertise in Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Copilot alongside Power Platform, and other advanced technologies supporting Data Governance and AI.

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