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Emerald Planet Alarms acquired by Red Smoke Alarms
October 2024
Pennington Scott acquired by Galt Geotechnical
April 2024
Easy Employer acquired by Valsoft Corporation inc
January 2024
Sabervox acquired by Atturra Ltd
September 2023
Pulham & Sons (Coaches) Ltd acquired by The Go-Ahead Group
July 2023
Wageloch acquired by Valsoft Corporation Inc
June 2023
Windsor Foodservice acquired by Hopwells
May 2023
Thermofilm Pty Ltd acquired by The Glen Dimplex Group (remaining 35%)
January 2023
WestCountry Food Holdings Ltd acquired by Kitwave Group plc
December 2022
Loving Earth Crowd Funding Campaign
November 2022
Barrett Communications acquired by Motorola Solutions
August 2022
Dashing Group acquires PrintLocker
December 2021
New Net Technologies acquired by Netwrix
June 2021
Thermofilm Pty Ltd acquired by The Glen Dimplex Group (65%)
February 2021
Propac Industrial Pty Ltd acquired by HMPS Pty Ltd
December 2019
EM Solutions Pty Ltd acquired by Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS)
October 2019
H&L Australia Pty Ltd acquired by Valsoft Coporation Inc.
October 2019
Ethos Health acquired by Prima Health Solutions under MBO/I
August 2019
Bournemouth Transport Ltd (Yellow Buses / RATP) acquired by MBO Team
July 2019
Turners Coachways (Bristol) Ltd acquired by MBI Team
June 2019
CityScape acquired by Extreme Event Ireland Ltd
June 2019
Rivium acquired by Tesserent Limited
April 2019
John Powell Travel Ltd & Powell Bus Co Ltd acquired by HCT Group
July 2018
Mortons Travel Ltd acquired by Lucketts Holdings Ltd
April 2018
New Adventure Travel Ltd acquired by ComfortDelGro Corporation Ltd
February 2018
NuLegal acquired by DTI LLC
September 2017
Aquaport Corporation Pty Ltd acquired by Breville Pty Ltd
August 2017
BuddeComm Pty Ltd acquired by Ubiquick Group
May 2017
Partech Systems Pty Ltd acquired by Selex ES
March 2017
Thamesdown Transport Ltd acquired by Go South Coast Ltd
February 2017
PDF Ltd acquired by EPI Group
December 2016
Fusion Industries acquired by Tau Investments
November 2016
Hydrok acquired by Eliquo
October 2016
Micreo Limited acquired by L-3 Communications
October 2016
Ashton Manufacturing acquired by Reilly Best
Sector: Manufacturing of caskets
December 2024
Ashton Manufacturing offers a world-class product range consisting of premium quality caskets that are handcrafted from the finest solid timbers and precious metals, through to contemporary, personalised coffins and traditional designs.
Visit the Ashton Manufacturing website.
Emerald Planet Alarms acquired by Red Smoke Alarms
Sector: Smoke Alarms
October 2024
Emerald Planet is a true energy efficient company. It engineers efficient, connected solutions that cost the consumer and the planet less.
Visit the Emerald Planets website.
Pennington Scott acquired by Galt Geotechnical
Sector: Hydrogeological Consulting
April 2024
Pennington Scott is a highly specialized hydrogeological consulting and borehole testing company.
Visit the Pennington Scott website.
Easy Employer acquired by Valsoft Corporation Inc.
Sector: Technology, Software-as-a-Service
January 2024
Easy Employer offer cloud-based solutions and services, that tackle complex workforce management requirements.
Visit the Easy Employer website.
Sabervox acquired by Atturra Ltd
Sector: Technology, Managed IT and cloud services
September 2023
Sabervox provide a comprehensive range of intelligent, reliable, and flexible cloud solutions and managed IT services for Enterprise, SME, and Service Providers.
Visit the Sabervox website.
Pullham & Sons (Coaches) Ltd acquired by The Go-Ahead Group
Sector: Passenger Transport
July 2023
Wageloch acquired by Valsoft Corporation Inc
Sector: Technology, Software as a service
June 2023
Wageloch is an Australian software company that offers rostering as well as time & attendance solutions.
Windsor Foodservice acquired by Hopwells
Sector: Food & Beverage
May 2023
Thermofilm Pty Ltd acquired by The Glen Dimplex Group (remaining 35%)
Sector: Manufacturing, Distribution
January 2023
Thermofilm produce and distribute a premium range of “Heatstrip” outdoor radiant heating products, and the “CrossRay” BBQ with patented infrared technology.
WestCountry Food Holdings Limited acquired by Kitwave Group plc
Sector: Wholesale, Food & Beverage
December 2022
WestCountry is and industry-leading fresh produce delivery service to the catering and retail sectors.
Loving Earth Crowd Funding Campaign
Sector: Chocolate Manufacturing
November 2022
Loving Earth is an ethically-driven company that produces chocolate sourced from the Ashaninka community on the Amazon River in Peru.
Visit the Loving Earth website
Barrett Communications acquired by Motorola Solutions
Sector: Technology, Defence
August 2022
Barrett Communications is a global provider of specialized radio communications trusted by customers in civil security, border security, coast guard and additional government and private sectors, based in Perth, Western Australia.
Visit the Barrett Communications website
Dashing Group acquires Printlocker
Sector: Technology, Apparel
December 2021
Dashing offers market-leading services in Design, Print Production and Technology.
Visit the Dashing Group website
New Net Technologies acquired by Netwrix
Sector: Security Software
June 2021
New Net Technologies (NNT) is a software manufacturer that provides ultimate protection against all forms of cyber attack and data breaches.
Thermofilm Pty Ltd acquired by The Glen Dimplex Group (65%)
Sector: Manufacturing, Distribution
February 2021
Thermofilm produce and distribute a premium range of “Heatstrip” outdoor radiant heating products, and the “CrossRay” BBQ with patented infrared technology.
Propac Industrial Pty Ltd acquired by HMPS Pty Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing
December 2019
Propac Industrial Pty Ltd is a machinery manufacturer specialising in the design and production of a range of Vertical Form Fill Seal Packaging Machines and associated ancillaries.
EM Solutions Pty Ltd acquired by Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS)
Sector: Defence, Engineering, Technology
October 2019
EM Solutions Pty Limited (EMS) is a leading Australian technology company in the field of microwave satellite communications.
Visit the EM Solutions website
H&L Australia Pty Ltd acquired by Valsoft Coporation Inc.
Sector: POS Software
October 2019
H&L Australia Pty Ltd is a technology leader in the hospitality industry offering a complete suite of integrated hospitality POS, workforce management and booking solutions.
Ethos Health acquired by Prima Health Solutions under MBO/I
Sector: Physiotherapy & Allied Health
August 2019
Ethos Health delivers clinical and consulting services to individuals and organisations across Australia and New Zealand via their primary and satellite clinics.
Bournemouth Transport Ltd (Yellow Buses / RATP) acquired by MBO Team
Sector: Bus & Coach Operator
July 2019
Turners Coachways (Bristol) Ltd acquired by MBI Team
Sector: Coach Operator
June 2019
CityScape acquired by Extreme Event Ireland Ltd
Sector: Bus & Coach Operator
June 2019
Rivium acquired by Tesserent Limited
Sector: Security Software
April 2019
Rivium helps businesses get the most from their machine generated data.
John Powell Travel Ltd & Powell Bus Co Ltd acquired by HCT Group
Sector: Passenger Transport
July 2018
Mortons Travel Ltd acquired by Lucketts Holdings Ltd
Sector: Coach Opertor
April 2018
New Adventure Travel Ltd acquired by ComfortDelGro Corporation Ltd
Sector: Passenger Transport
February 2018
NuLegal acquired by DTI LLC
Sector: Legal Software
September 2017
Aquaport Corporation Pty Ltd acquired by Breville Pty Ltd
Sector: Wholesale Distribution, Water Filtration
August 2017
BuddeComm Pty Ltd acquired by Ubiquick Group
Sector: Information Technology
May 2017
Partech Systems Pty Ltd acquired by Selex ES
Sector: Defence
March 2017
Thamesdown Transport Ltd acquired by Go South Coast Ltd
Sector: Transport, Bus Operator
February 2017
PDF Ltd acquired by EPI Group
Sector: Energy, Oil & Gas Consultancy
December 2016
Fusion Industries acquired by Tau Investments
Sector: Electrical Contracting
November 2016
Hydrok acquired by Eliquo
Sector: Industrial, Engineering, Waste-water treatment
October 2016
Micreo Limited acquired by L-3 Communications
Sector: Defence, Engineering, Technology
October 2016
Delta Design (Nicotech Ltd Division) acquired Ecco Group
Sector: Automotive, Lighting beacons
February 2008
Saxon Industries Ltd – Autostyle Division acquired by Pattern One Ltd
Sector: Automotive
December 2007
BTN Turbocharger Service Ltd acquired by Lookers Plc
Sector: Automotive
May 2007
GIL Investments Ltd acquired Bearmach Plc
Sector: Automotive, Manufacturing
April 2007
Rapid Exhausts Ltd acquired Rapid Car Parts
Sector: Motor Factors
August 2003
Lemark Auto Accessories acquired InterMotor
Sector: Motor Factors
March 1999
Agos Harleys acquired MBI
Sector: Auto Spares
August 1998
Flowform acquired James Dickie
Sector: Automotive Engineering
May 1995
Wolseley PLC acquired Wipac
Sector: Automotive Accessories
May 1993
Stadium Ltd acquired Keland Electrical
Sector: Automotive Products, Manufacturing
December 1991
Pennington Scott acquired by Galt Geotechnical
Sector: Hydrogeological Consulting
April 2024
Pennington Scott is a highly specialized hydrogeological consulting and borehole testing company.
Visit the Pennington Scott website.
NuLegal acquired by DTI LLC
Sector: Legal Software
September 2017
Dynamiq acquired by CGU Insurance
Sector: Emergency Management, Insurance
June 2015
Practice Insight acquired by IPH Ltd
Subsector: Information Technology, Software
May 2015
Cognesia Ltd acquired by G.I. Solutions Group
Sector: Business intelligence
August 2014
Viatek acquired Integrating Technology
Sector: Information Technology
July 2014
Dynamiq acquired EMQ Helicopter Rescue
Sector: Emergency management
March 2014
Viatek acquired The CN Group
Sector: Information Technology
January 2014
Viatek acquired DNS IT
Sector: Information Technology
April 2013
Grant Spencer acquired by Harrison Goddard Foote
Sector: Professional Services
March 2013
Dynamiq acquired Compass Health
Sector: Medical, Recruitment
May 2012
Avantis Information Systems Pty Ltd acquired by PricewaterhouseCoopers Intl Ltd
Sector: Information Technology, Consultancy
December 2011
KoBold Group acquired by Kanji Group
Sector: Information Technology, Consulting, Defence
July 2011
Chris Lewis Security Services acquired Meggitt Marsh Guardian Systems
Sector: Security
March 2007
G4S Security Services (UK) Ltd acquired Special Events Security Ltd
Sector: Security
January 2007
FBI Holdings Ltd acquired by Pureleaf Ltd
Sector: Business services
January 2007
Credere Ltd acquired by Managed Buy Out
Sector: Business services
August 2006
MOT Models acquired by Vedior NV
Sector: Fashion, Modelling
April 2006
Allinity Ltd acquired by Compel Plc
Sector: Business Services, Human Resources consultancy
January 2006
Doy Webster acquired by White Young Green
Subsector: Consultancy
November 2005
IEL acquired by Campion Willcocks
Subsector: Recruitment
June 2005
Hourds Business Travel acquired by Apollo Travel
Sector: Business Services, Travel & Leisure
March 2005
TPMB Consulting acquired by MBI
Subsector: Document management
November 2004
Reflex HR acquired by Empressaria Group
Sector: Recruitment
August 2004
Fast Track Consulting acquired by Keane Inc
Subsector: Business services, Technology, SAP Consultancy
July 2004
Symonds Group acquired by Capita Plc
Subsector: Business services, Consultancy
April 2004
Corinth 5 acquired Capital Employment
Transaction: acquisition
Subsector: Recruitment
December 2003
Travel company Scotland acquired by Britannic Travel
Transaction: sale
Subsector: Business travel
March 2003
Carlisle Staffing Services acquired Unicare Services
Transaction: acquisition
Subsector: Recruitment
July 2002
Management by Air acquired by Ian Allan Travel Ltd
Transaction: sale
Subsector: Business travel
February 2002
Bakers Dolphin acquired by Britannic Travel
Transaction: sale
Subsector: Business travel
October 2001
Crystalglen Ltd acquired by Transworld Inc
Transaction: sale
Subsector: Recruitment
May 2001
Public Access Terminals acquired by Transacsys Plc
Transaction: sale
Subsector: Access Control Technology
January 2001
The Assessment Co. acquired by The TQ Group
Transaction: sale
Subsector: Training
June 2000
Amersham Travel Ltd. acquired by travelstore.com
Transaction: sale
Subsector: Business travel
March 2000
Flowlyne (UK) Ltd. acquired by Critchley Group Plc
Transaction: sale
Subsector: Printing
February 2000
American Connections acquired by Titan Travel Ltd
Sector: Leisure & travel, Business travel
September 1999
Harvey Thomas Travel acquired by P&O Travel
Sector: Leisure & travel, Business travel
July 1999
TSI acquired by Western Group
Sector: Business services, Distribution
December 1998
Marken acquired by Ocean Group
Sector: Courier, Business services, Logistics & transport
June 1997
Bolt Building Supplies Ltd acquired by Harlow Bros Ltd
Sector: Construction supplies
October 2015
Granit-ops Ltd acquired by Stone Theatre Ltd
Sector: Home Improvements
November 2013
Joseph Griggs & Co Ltd acquired by Kellaway Building Supplies Ltd
Sector: Building products
August 2013
Anchor Bay acquired by CRH UK Plc
Sector: Building Products
January 2012
Environmental Property Services Plc acquired Advance Peripheral Systems
Sector: Building products, Manufacturing
February 2008
(Environmental Property Services is now named Tyman Plc)
Eleco Plc acquired Milbury Systems Ltd
Sector: Building products
February 2008
Marco Industries Ltd acquired by Amari Plastics Plc
Sector: Building products
June 2007
WP Display Ltd acquired by Kleerex Group Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing, Retail
June 2007
WP Display is a leading designer and supplier of retail display equipment in the stationary sector.
Price Tools acquired by BSS Group Plc
Subsectors: Hardware, Distribution
March 2006
Seal Services acquired by CLM Ltd
Sector: Engineering, Construction
May 2005
Summers PVC acquired by SIG Plc
Sector: Building materials
February 2005
Merlin Sunscreening acquired by Reynaers Ltd
Sector: Building materials
January 2003
Webster & Bennett acquired by MBI
Sector: Tools
July 2001
Kevington Building Proudcts acquired by Ibstock Brick Ltd
Sector: Construction, building products
March 2001
Brookside Metal Co. acquired by Hampson Ind
Sector: Engineering, Construction
March 1996
Barrett Communications acquired by Motorola Solutions
Sector: Technology, Defence
August 2022
Barrett Communications is a global provider of specialized radio communications trusted by customers in civil security, border security, coast guard and additional government and private sectors, based in Perth, Western Australia.
Visit the Barrett Communications website
EM Solutions Pty Ltd acquired by Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS)
Sector: Defence, Engineering, Technology
October 2019
EM Solutions Pty Limited (EMS) is a leading Australian technology company in the field of microwave satellite communications.
Partech Systems Pty Ltd acquired by Selex ES
Sector: Defence
March 2017
Micreo Limited acquired by L-3 Communications
Sector: Defence, Engineering, Technology
October 2016
Microwave and Opro-electronics manufacturer specializing in the defence sector.
KoBold Group acquired by Kanji Group
Sector: Information Technology, Consulting, Defence
July 2011
Professional consulting, IT and Software as a Service specialising in the defence and government sectors.
Key Technologies Plc acquired Primetake Ltd
Sector: Defence, Engineering, Ammunition
May 2011
Specialist engineering firm Key Technologies expanded its defence arm by taking over ammunition manufacturer Primetake. Primetake supplies to airports, the military and police forces.
Webley and Scott acquired by Airgunsport Ltd
Sector: Gun manufacturing, Sporting goods
February 2006
Preloaded Ltd acquired by Learning Technologies Group Plc
Sector: Technology, Education
January 2015
Preloaded is a Digital Educational Games (platform / product / solution / brand)
Tech Music Schools acquired by Sovereign Capital Partners LLP
Sector: Music, Education
June 2010
Guitartech/Basstech UK acquired by MBI
Sector: Music, Education
October 2003
The Work Foundation acquired by CRAC
Sector: Educational and vocational services
June 2002
Vocaltech acquired by DrumTECH
Sector: Music, Education
March 2002
Chandlers Oil & Gas Ltd acquired by WCF Ltd
Sector: Fuel distribution
November 2012
Keltic Fuel Oils Ltd acquired by Watson Petroleum Ltd
Sector: Energy (Oil & Gas)
October 2007
Southdown Oil Supplies Ltd acquired by Watson Petroleum Ltd
Sector: Energy (Oil & Gas), Distribution
April 2007
EM Solutions Pty Ltd acquired by Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS)
Sector: Defence, Engineering, Technology
October 2019
EM Solutions Pty Limited (EMS) is a leading Australian technology company in the field of microwave satellite communications.
Fusion Industries acquired by Tau Investments
Sector: Electrical contracting
November 2016
A commercial and residential electrical installation, maintenance and consulting company
Micreo Limited acquired by L-3 Communications
Sector: Defence, Engineering, Technology
October 2016
Microwave and Opro-electronics manufacturer specializing in the defence sector.
Hydrok acquired by Eliquo
Sector: Water Engineering
October 2016
Tasman Power Pty Ltd acquired by E&A Ltd
Sector: Electrical Contracting
January 2015
Young Electronics Group acquired Acal Plc
Sector: Electronics, Engineering, Distribution
August 2013
Key Technologies Plc acquired Primetake Ltd
Sector: Engineering, Defence, Ammunition
May 2011
Specialist engineering firm Key Technologies expanded its defence arm by taking over ammunition manufacturer Primetake. Primetake supplies to airports, the military and police forces.
Solidtec Solutions Pty Ltd acquired by Windfall Pty Ltd
Sector: Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing
May 2011
Solidtec Solutions provide 3D CAD engineering software to the manufacturing industry.
DH Budenberg Holding Ltd acquired by Wika Instruments Ltd
Sector: Monitoring Equipment, Engineering
March 2011
Coolfactor Group Ltd acquired by PH Jones Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning)
March 2008
Engineering Supplies acquired by Managed Buy Out
Sector: Engineering
December 2007
Spice Holdings Plc acquired Homerton Heating Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning), Engineering
May 2007
Seal Services acquired by CLM Ltd
Sector: Engineering, Construction
May 2005
Electro Controls Ltd acquired by Watts Water Tech
Sector: Engineering, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)
September 2004
Peak Refrigeration acquired by Auxilia Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing, Engineering, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)
September 2004
Helapet Ltd acquired by Clinimed Holdings
Sector: Health & medical devices, Engineering, Manufacturing
May 2002
Qados Ltd acquired by Hartest Holdings
Sector: Health & medical equipment, Engineering, Manufacturing
April 2002
Brightwater Group acquired by Bord na Mona
Sector: Engineering, pollution control
November 2000
Militair Aviation acquired by Bridport-Gundry
Sector: Aircraft supplies, Leisure & travel, Engineering
November 1996
Southern Heat Treatment acquired by Weir Group Plc
Sector: Engineering, pollution control
May 1996
Brookside Metal Co. acquired by Hampson Ind
Sector: Engineering, Construction
March 1996
Belcot Tool & Die acquired by James Dickie
Sector: Precision Engineering
March 1996
Ethos Health acquired by Prima Health Solutions under MBO/I
Sector: Physiotherapy & Allied Health
August 2019
Ethos Health delivers clinical and consulting services to individuals and organisations across Australia and New Zealand via their primary and satellite clinics.
DCS Joncare Ltd acquired by BES Rehab
Sector: Health, Manufacturing & Distribution, Mobility products
December 2015
Research Instruments Ltd acquired by Cooper Surgical Holdings Ltd
Sector: Medical Hardware & Consumables
December 2015
Dynamiq acquired by CGU Insurance
Sector: Emergency Management, Insurance
June 2015
Paddocks Farm Partnership Ltd acquired by MBI
Sector: Animal Healthcare
October 2014
Dynamiq acquired EMQ Helicopter Rescue
Sector: Emergency management
March 2014
Hypoxi Australia acquired by Ardent Leisure
Sector: Health, Weight Loss, Distribution
March 2014
Dynamiq acquired Compass Health
Sector: Medical, Recruitment
May 2012
Sussex Research acquired Keep Able Ltd
Sector: Health, medical
November 2003
Helapet Ltd acquired by Clinimed Holdings
Sector: Health & medical devices, Engineering, Manufacturing
May 2002
Qados Ltd acquired by Hartest Holdings
Sector: Health & medical equipment, Engineering, Manufacturing
April 2002
Barchester Healthcare acquired Community Care
Sector: Health & medical, care homes
October 2000
McCrea Engineering acquired by Blease Medical
Sector: Engineering, Health / Medical equipment
November 1998
Windsor Foodservice acquired by Hopwells
Sector: Food & Beverage
May 2023
WestCountry Food Holdings Limited acquired by Kitwave Group plc
Sector: Wholesale, Food & Beverage
December 2022
WestCountry is and industry-leading fresh produce delivery service to the catering and retail sectors.
Loving Earth Crowd Funding Campaign
Sector: Chocolate Manufacturing
November 2022
Loving Earth is an ethically-driven company that produces chocolate sourced from the Ashaninka community on the Amazon River in Peru.
Kolak Snack Foods Ltd acquired by Europe Snacks
Sector: Snack Food Manufacturing
October 2016
Leading manufacturer of crisps and snack based products.
Bite Catering Ltd acquired by Catermasters Contract Catering
Sector: Catering
June 2013
Aromco Ltd acquired by Frutarom Industries Ltd
Sector: Food & beverage
November 2011
Groupe Rubicon Ltd acquired by AG Barr Plc
Sector: Food & beverage
August 2008
Rubicon are an exotic fruit juice company acquired by AG Barr with the aim of promoting its products to a wider market.
Dewhurst Butchers acquired by Lloyd Maunder
Sector: Food & beverage
January 2005
Aeron Valley Holdings acquired by First Milk Ltd
Sector: Food & beverage
April 2001
North Bradon Farms Ltd acquired by MBI team
Sector: Food & beverage
February 2001
J W Swithenbank Ltd acquired by Wilton Investments (by receivership)
Sector: Food & beverage
January 2000
Enderley Stores acquired by EM Merrett & Co
Sector: Food & beverage
December 1996
Thomas Pace Hospitality acquired by Clubhouse Plc
Sector: Event Management, Hospitality
December 1996
Thomas Pace Hospitality acquired by MBO
Sector: Event Management, Hospitality
May 1994
The Beer Cellar acquired by Berkeley Hamper People
Sector: Beverage distribution
February 1994
Paxton & Whitfield acquired by Nichols Assoc (by MBI)
Sector: Food & beverage
January 1991
Ashton Manufacturing acquired by Reilly Best
Sector: Manufacturing of caskets
December 2024
Ashton Manufacturing offers a world-class product range consisting of premium quality caskets that are handcrafted from the finest solid timbers and precious metals, through to contemporary, personalised coffins and traditional designs.
Visit the Ashton Manufacturing website.
Emerald Planet Alarms acquired by Red Smoke Alarms
Sector: Smoke Alarms
October 2024
Emerald Planet is a true energy efficient company. They engineer efficient, connected solutions that cost the consumer and the planet less.
Visit the Emerald Planets website.
Thermofilm Pty Ltd acquired by The Glen Dimplex Group (35%)
Sector: Manufacturing, Distribution
January 2023
Thermofilm produce and distribute a premium range of “Heatstrip” outdoor radiant heating products, and the “CrossRay” BBQ with patented infrared technology.
Thermofilm Pty Ltd acquired by The Glen Dimplex Group
Sector: Manufacturing, Distribution
February 2021
Thermofilm produce and distribute a premium range of “Heatstrip” outdoor radiant heating products, and the “CrossRay” BBQ with patented infrared technology.
Propac Industrial Pty Ltd acquired by HMPS Pty Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing
December 2019
Propac Industrial Pty Ltd is a machinery manufacturer specialising in the design and production of a range of Vertical Form Fill Seal Packaging Machines and associated ancillaries.
Fusion Industries acquired by Tau Investments
Sector: Electrical Contracting
November 2016
Hydrok acquired by Eliquo
Sector: Water Engineering
October 2016
Research Instruments Ltd acquired by Cooper Surgical Holdings Ltd
Sector: Medical Hardware & Consumables
December 2015
Intervac Australia acquired by Edco
Sector: Industrial cleaning products, Distribution
October 2015
Zone Developments Ltd acquired by Norbain SD Ltd
Sector: Fire & safety product distribution
March 2014
Key Technologies Plc acquired Primetake Ltd
Sector: Defence, Engineering, Ammunition
May 2011
Specialist engineering firm Key Technologies expanded its defence arm by taking over ammunition manufacturer Primetake. Primetake supplies to airports, the military and police forces.
DCS Joncare Ltd acquired by BES Rehab
Sector: Health, Manufacturing & Distribution, Mobility products
December 2015
Tasman Power Pty Ltd acquired by E&A Ltd
Sector: Electrical Contracting
January 2015
Dunkelman & Son Ltd acquired by Alma FRC
Sector: Apparel, Shoecare
January 2015
Hypoxi Australia acquired by Ardent Leisure
Sector: Health, Weight Loss, Distribution
March 2014
Granit-ops Ltd acquired by Stone Theatre Ltd
Sector: Home Improvements
November 2013
Chandlers Oil & Gas Ltd acquired by WCF Ltd
Sector: Fuel distribution
November 2012
Maudesport Ltd acquired by Demco Europe Ltd
Sector: Sporting, Distribution
November 2011
Solidtec Solutions Pty Ltd acquired by Windfall Pty Ltd
Sector: Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing
May 2011
Solidtec Solutions provide 3D CAD engineering software to the manufacturing industry.
Key Technologies Plc acquired Primetake Ltd
Sector: Defence, Engineering, Ammunition
May 2011
Specialist engineering firm Key Technologies expanded its defence arm by taking over ammunition manufacturer Primetake. Primetake supplies to airports, the military and police forces.
DH Budenberg Holding Ltd acquired by Wika Instruments Ltd
Sector: Monitoring Equipment, Engineering
March 2011
QMP (Division of Welconstruct Group Ltd) acquired by Penco Products
Sector: Street Furniture
March 2009
Coolfactor Group Ltd acquired by PH Jones Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning)
March 2008
Delta Design (a division of Nicotech Ltd) acquired by Ecco Group
Sector: Manufacturing & Distribution
February 2008
Delta Design is a specialist of both xenon strobe and LED warning and safety products producing lighting beacons for both the automotive and industrial sectors.
Environmental Property Services Plc acquired Advance Peripheral Systems
Sector: Building products, Manufacturing
February 2008
(Environmental Property Services is now named Tyman Plc)
Flexible Hose Supplies Ltd acquired by Eriks NV
Sector: Manufacturing & distribution
July 2007
Keltic Fuel Oils Ltd acquired by Watson Petroleum Ltd
Sector: Energy (Oil & Gas), Industrial, Fuel distribution
October 2007
WP Display Ltd acquired by Kleerex Group Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing, Retail
June 2007
WP Display is a leading designer and supplier of retail display equipment in the stationary sector.
Spice Holdings Plc acquired Homerton Heating Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning)
May 2007
GIL Investments Ltd acquired Bearmach Plc
Sector: Automotive, Manufacturing
April 2007
Southdown Oil Supplies Ltd acquired by Watson Petroleum Ltd
Sector: Energy (Oil & Gas), Distribution
April 2007
Workingham Plastics acquired by Cox Thermoforming
Sector: Plastics
July 2006
Webley and Scott acquired by Airgunsport Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing, Sporting goods
February 2006
Electro Controls Ltd acquired by Watts Water Tech
Sector: Engineering, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)
April 2005
O.N. Beck acquired by Halma
Sector: Manufacturing, bottling machinery
December 2004
Peak Refrigeration acquired by Auxilia Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing, Engineering, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)
September 2004
Pitshanger acquired by MBO
Sector: Manufacturing, Stationery
June 2004
Lanzet UK Ltd acquired by Dean House Plc
Sector: Kitchen distribution
March 2004
Biscor Ltd acquired by Verseidag
Sector: Industrial, manufacturing, coatings
January 2004
Higher Safety Ltd acquired by Oxford Investment
Sector: Safety products, Manufacturing & Distribution
September 2003
C-Tech Associates acquired by Intruder Intl Plc
Sector: Security products, Manufacturing & Distribution
September 2001
Rennicks Plastics (UK) acquired by CPL Plastics
Sector: Plastic injection Manufacturing & Distribution
December 2000
Sturmey-Archer acquired by Lenark
Sector: Component Manufacturing
September 2000
CQ Alarms Ltd acquired by Case Ltd
Sector: Alarm Systems, Manufacturing & distribution
August 2000
Whitlock Marine Steering acquired by Clyde Shipping Co.
Sector: Marine Products, Industrial, manufacturing & distribution
April 2000
Helapet Ltd acquired by Clinimed Holdings
Sector: Health & medical devices, Engineering, Manufacturing
May 2002
Qados Ltd acquired by Hartest Holdings
Sector: Health & medical equipment, Engineering, Manufacturing
April 2002
McCrea Engineering acquired by Blease Medical
Sector: Engineering, Health / Medical equipment manufacturing
November 1998
TC Limited acquired by Private Individual
Sector: Electronic component distribution
June 1995
Pullham & Sons (Coaches) Ltd acquired by The Go-Ahead Group
Sector: Passenger Transport
July 2023
Bournemouth Transport Ltd (Yellow Buses / RATP) acquired by MBO Team
Sector: Bus & Coach Operator
July 2019
Turners Coachways (Bristol) Ltd acquired by MBI Team
Sector: Coach Operator
June 2019
CityScape acquired by Extreme Event Ireland Ltd
Sector: Bus & Coach Operator
June 2019
John Powell Travel Ltd & Powell Bus Co Ltd acquired by HCT Group
Sector: Transport, Bus operator
July 2018
Mortons Travel Ltd acquired by Lucketts Holdings Ltd
Sector: Transport, Bus operator
April 2018
New Adventure Travel Ltd acquired by ComfortDelGro Corporation Ltd
Sector: Transport, Bus operator
February 2018
Thamesdown Transport Ltd acquired by Go South Coast Ltd
Sector: Transport, Bus operator
February 2017
Galloway Travel Group acquired by Eastern Transport Holdings Ltd
Sector: Transport, Bus operator
March 2016
Perryman’s Buses Ltd acquired by West Coast Motors Ltd
Sector: Transport, Bus operator
February 2016
HR Richmond Ltd (t/a Epsom Coaches & Quality Line) acquired by RATP DEV
Sector: Transport, Bus operator
April 2012
Carousel Buses acquired by Go-Ahead Holding Ltd
Sector: Transport, Bus operator
March 2012
Countywide Travel (Fleet Buzz) Ltd acquired by Stagecoach Group Holdings Ltd
Sector: Transport, Bus operator
November 2011
Thames Travel (Wallingford) acquired by Go-Ahead Holding Ltd
Sector: Transport, Bus operator
May 2011
Equity Ltd acquired by STS
Sector: Travel
December 2005
Hourds Business Travel acquired by Apollo Travel
Sector: Leisure & travel, Business travel
March 2005
Armchair Passenger acquired by Metroline
Sector: Coach operator, Leisure & travel
December 2004
Marshalls of Reading acquired Charters
Sector: Charters
October 2004
Whittle Coaches acquired by EYMS Group
Sector: Coach operator, Leisure & travel
May 2004
Perrybar Greyhound acquired by GRA Ltd
Sector: Coach operator, Leisure & travel
July 2003
American Connections acquired by Titan Travel Ltd
Sector: Leisure & travel, Business travel
September 1999
Militair Aviation acquired by Bridport-Gundry
Sector: Aircraft supplies, Leisure & travel, Engineering
November 1996
Gill Aviation acquired by Ingleby Ltd
Sector: Airline operator
February 1995
Travel Company Scotland acquired by Britannic Travel
Sector: Leisure & travel, Business travel
March 2003
Management by Air acquired by Ian Allen Travel Ltd
Sector: Leisure & travel, Business travel
February 2002
Bakers Dolphin acquired by Britannic Travel
Sector: Leisure & travel, Business travel
October 2001
Amersham Travel Ltd acquired by travelstore.com
Sector: Leisure & travel, Business travel
March 2000
Callers Pegasus acquired by Thomson Travel
Sector: Tour operator
January 1999
Harvey Thomas Travel acquired by P&O Travel
Sector: Leisure & travel, Business travel
July 1999
Intervac Australia acquired by Edco
Sector: Distribution
October 2015
Young Electronics Group acquired Acal Plc
Sector: Electronics, Distribution
August 2013
Chandlers Oil & Gas Ltd acquired by WCF Ltd
Sector: Fuel distribution
November 2012
Zone Developments acquired by Norbain SD Ltd
Sector: Fire & Safety, Distribution
March 2014
Keltic Fuel Oils Ltd acquired by Watson Petroleum Ltd
Sector: Energy (Oil & Gas), Industrial, Fuel distribution
October 2007
Southdown Oil Supplies Ltd acquired by Watson Petroleum Ltd
Sector: Energy (Oil & Gas), Distribution
April 2007
FBI Holdings Ltd acquired by Pureleaf Ltd
Sector: Business services
January 2007
Wokingham Plastics acquired Cox Thermoforming
Sector: Industrial, Manufacturing, Thermoformed Plastics
July 2006
Price Tools acquired by BSS Group Plc
Sector: Hardware, Distribution
March 2006
Tandata Systems acquired by ACIS Ltd
Sector: IT Transport Systems
October 2005
Silicon Concepts acquired by Abacus Polar
Sector: Electronic components distribution
December 2000
TSI acquired by Western Group
Sector: Business services, Distribution
December 1998
Marken acquired by Ocean Group
Sector: Courier, Business services, Logistics & transport
June 1997
Enderley Stores acquired by EM Merrett & Co
Sector: Food & beverage distribution
December 1996
Pacemaker Distribution acquired by Nightfreight Plc
Sector: Specialist transportation
October 1996
PETS acquired by First Line Distribution
Sector: Specialist distribution
August 1996
CBS acquired Type-Write
Sector: Office equipment distribution
February 1996
Christal Transport acquired by Berkeley Bus Group
Sector: Specialist Distribution
July 1995
The Beer Cellar acquired by Berkeley Hamper People
Sector: Beverage distribution
February 1994
Concorde Distribution acquired by Berkeley C Salvesen
Sector: Specialist distribution
March 1993
Comtrans acquired by C Salvesen
Sector: Business services & distribution
April 1991
Dashing Group acquires Printlocker
Sector: Technology, Apparel
December 2021
June 2021
Dashing offers market-leading services in Design, Print Production and Technology.
The Ultimate Event Company Ltd acquired by The Appointment Group – Events by Appointment Ltd
Sector: Marketing services, Events
May 2012
Avantis Information Systems Pty Ltd acquired by PricewaterhouseCoopers Intl Ltd
Sector: Information Technology, Marketing, Data Analytics
December 2011
SMT Consulting Ltd acquired by Cello Group Plc
Sector: Market research
October 2006
20|20 partially acquired by MBI
Sector: Business services, Design and strategy consultancy
May 2006
Leapfrog Research acquired by Cello Group Plc
Subsector: Marketing, Market research
July 2005
MPC Ltd acquired by Tribal Group Plc
Sector: Marketing services
June 2003
Sadek Wynberg Research acquired by WPP Group Plc (Millward Brown)
Sector: Marketing services, Market research
April 2003
DMS acquired by Mice Group Plc
Sector: Marketing, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events), Delegate Management
April 2003
Buckingham Research acquired by E-Quisitor Plc
Sector: Market research
August 2001
B-Loony Ltd acquired by MBO
Sector: Promotional Marketing
June 2001
GSD Field Marketing acquired by McCann-Erickson
Sector: Field Marketing
December 2000
Wood & Wood Signs acquired by Fitzwilton Group
Sector: Signage
May 2000
Advanced Marketing Services acquired by Metrastock
Sector: Marketing services
May 1999
National Screen Serv acquired by Carlton Comms
Sector: Sales Promotion
July 1998
CTC Eurobase acquired by EMO
Sector: Marketing Services
May 1998
Graham Green acquired Blue Skies
Sector: Marketing
April 1998
Thomas Pace Hospitality acquired by Clubhouse Plc
Sector: Event Management, Hospitality
December 1996
Thomas Pace Hospitality acquired by MBO
Sector: Event Management, Hospitality
May 1994
A-Mail Ltd acquired by Dudley Jenkins
Sector: Marketing Services
January 1994
Thomas Pace Hospitality acquired by MBI
Sector: Event Management, Hospitality
January 1993
Thomas Pace Hospitality acquired by Private Buyer
Sector: Event Management, Hospitality
February 1993
Mediamix acquired by MMI
Sector: Marketing services
June 1993
TP Sports Management acquired by MBI
Sector: Marketing services
May 1992
Box Technologies Holdings Ltd acquired by Flytech Technology Co Ltd
Sector: Retail (POS), Software / Hardware Technology
May 2016
Lucas World of Furniture acquired by Stokers Ltd
Sector: Furniture, Retail
May 2015
Dunkelman & Son Ltd acquired by Alma FRC
Sector: Apparel, Shoecare
January 2015
Granit-ops Ltd acquired by Stone Theatre Ltd
Sector: Home Improvements
November 2013
Maudesport Ltd acquired by Demco Europe Ltd
Sector: Sporting, Distribution
November 2011
QMP (Division of Welconstruct Group Ltd) acquired by Penco Products
Sector: Street Furniture
March 2009
WP Display Ltd acquired by Kleerex Group Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing, Retail
June 2007
WP Display is a leading designer and supplier of retail display equipment in the stationary sector.
MOT Models acquired by Vedior NV
Sector: Fashion, Modelling
April 2006
Giffard Newton acquired by Tudor Wholesale
Sector: Footwear, retail
August 2005
Orderlogic acquired by Triage Services Ltd
Sector: Retail technology
May 2003
Pitshanger acquired by MBO
Sector: Manufacturing, Stationery
June 2004
Wood & Wood Signs acquired by Fitzwilton Group
Sector: Signage
May 2000
Techstyle acquired by Stadium Plc
Sector: Retail, homewares
March 1994
Saral Ltd acquired by Pearl Products Ltd
Sector: Retail, jewellery
December 1999
Phoenix Mountaineering acquired by Karrimor Intl.
Sector: Retail, outdoor apparel
October 1993
Murrells Nursery acquired by Bepton Invest.
Sector: Retail, horticulture, garden centre
August 1993
The Pier acquired by Pier 1 Import (Corporate Venture)
Sector: Retail, homewares
March 1992
Pier Retail Ltd acquired by Pier Im. SA (MBO)
Sector: Retail, homewares
November 1991
Douthwaites acquired by Inishtech Plc
Sector: Retail, Florist sundry wholesaling
January 1992
R J Johnson acquired by Kennedys
Sector: Retail, horticulture, garden centre
October 1991
LUltima Group acquired by Wing Tai (MBO)
Sector: Retail, Ladies fashion
May 1991
Knobs & Knockers acquired by ECI Ventures (MBO)
Sector: Retail, Ironmongery
May 1991
Easy Employer acquired by Valsoft Corporation Inc.
Sector: Technology, Software-as-a-Service
January 2024
Easy Employer offer cloud-based solutions and services, that tackle complex workforce management requirements.
Visit the Easy Employer website.
Sabervox acquired by Atturra Ltd
Sector: Technology, Managed IT and cloud services
September 2023
Sabervox provide a comprehensive range of intelligent, reliable, and flexible cloud solutions and managed IT services for Enterprise, SME, and Service Providers.
Visit the Sabervox website.
Wageloch acquired by Valsoft Corporation Inc
Sector: Technology, Software as a service
June 2023
Wageloch is an Australian software company that offers rostering as well as time & attendance solutions.
Barrett Communications acquired by Motorola Solutions
Sector: Technology, Defence
August 2022
Barrett Communications is a global provider of specialized radio communications trusted by customers in civil security, border security, coast guard and additional government and private sectors, based in Perth, Western Australia.
Visit the Barrett Communications website
Dashing Group acquires Printlocker
Sector: Technology, Apparel
December 2021
Dashing offers market-leading services in Design, Print Production and Technology.
Visit the Dashing Group website
New Net Technologies acquired by Netwrix
Sector: Security Software
June 2021
New Net Technologies (NNT) is a software manufacturer that provides ultimate protection against all forms of cyber attack and data breaches.
EM Solutions Pty Ltd acquired by Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS)
Sector: Defence, Engineering, Technology
October 2019
EM Solutions Pty Limited (EMS) is a leading Australian technology company in the field of microwave satellite communications.
H&L Australia Pty Ltd acquired by Valsoft Coporation Inc.
Sector: POS Software
October 2019
H&L Australia Pty Ltd is a technology leader in the hospitality industry offering a complete suite of integrated hospitality POS, workforce management and booking solutions.
Rivium acquired by Tesserent Limited
Sector: Security Software
April 2019
Rivium helps businesses get the most from their machine generated data.
Micreo Limited acquired by L-3 Communications
Sector: Defence, Engineering, Technology
October 2016
Microwave and Opro-electronics manufacturer specializing in the defence sector.
Box Technology Holdings acquired by Flytech Technology Co Ltd
Sector: Software, IT
May 2016
Practice Insight acquired by IPH Ltd
Sector: Software, IT
May 2015
Viatek acquired Integrating Technology
Sector: Information Technology
July 2014
Preloaded Ltd acquired by Learning Technologies Group Plc
Sector: Technology, Education (digital educational games)
January 2015
Viatek acquired The CN Group
Sector: Information Technology
January 2014
Young Electronics Group acquired Acal Plc
Sector: Electronics, Engineering, Distribution
August 2013
Viatek acquired DNS IT
Sector: Information Technology
April 2013
NE Computing Corporation acquired by Computer Design & Integration LLC
Sector: Information Technology
December 2012
Avantis Information Systems Pty Ltd acquired by PricewaterhouseCoopers Intl Ltd
Sector: Information Technology, Consultancy
December 2011
KoBold Group acquired by Kanji Group
Sector: Information Technology, Consulting
July 2011
Solidtec Solutions Pty Ltd acquired by Windfall Pty Ltd
Sector: Technology, 3D CAD Engineering Software for the Manufacturing industry
May 2011
Picsel Group of Companies acquired by MBO
Sector: Information Technology, Mobile device software
October 2009
Commerce Decisions Ltd acquired by QinetiQ Plc
Sector: Information Technology, Software
October 2008
Silver Software acquired by Assystem Group
Sector: Information Technology, Software
September 2008
Mobisoft OY acquired by Digital Dispatch Systems Inc
Sector: Information Technology, Software
October 2007
Procon Technology Ltd acquired by AMX Inc
Sector: Information Technology, Audio visual
September 2007
QED Business Systems acquired by Maxima Holdings Plc
Sector: Information Technology
June 2006
Allinity Ltd acquired by Compel Plc
Sector: Business Services, Human Resources consultancy
January 2006
Tandata Systems acquired by ACIS Ltd
Sector: IT Transport Systems
October 2005
Orderlogic acquired by Triage Services Ltd
Sector: Retail technology
May 2003
Silicon Concepts acquired by Abacus Polar
Sector: Electronic components distribution
December 2000
Labgear Ltd acquired by Philex
Sector: Electronics, technology
February 2004
Microcache Ltd acquired by Gladstone Plc
Sector: Technology, software
October 1999
Accunet acquired by Apax Partners (Corporate Venture)
Sector: Technology, software
April 1999
Imagecom Ltd acquired by Thompson Clive (Dev Cap)
Sector: Technology, CAD software
May 1997
TC Limited acquired by Private Individual
Sector: Technology, Electronic Component distribution
June 1995