Park Place Technologies has acquired data analytics firm Entuity. Founded in London and now based in Boston, Entuity’s technology focuses on network performance monitoring to ensure uninterrupted service delivery. The deal is Park Places’ second since its takeover of MCSA Group in April.
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Thu, 05/09/2019
Diageo has announced the acquisition of a significant majority shareholding in Seedlip, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirits brand. The acquisition has been made via Distill Ventures, Diageo’s investment vehicle for small businesses – building a 20% stake taken in 2016. Distill has invested roughly £60m in c. 15 drinks brands.
Thu, 05/09/2019
Rutland Partners has taken a majority share in Hereford Contract Canning (HCC). HCC is the second largest contract canning provider in the UK. It saw turnover jump 40% from £13.1m to £18.3m between 2017 and 2018.
Thu, 05/09/2019
Worcestershire health and safety firm Quantum Compliance has been bought by Marlowe in a deal worth up to £7.2m. Quantum conducts health & safety audit and consultancy services for approximately 8,000 commercial properties each year. It is Marlowe’s fifth acquisition in the past 12 months.
Thu, 05/09/2019
Rosehill Press has been acquired by Hertfordshire-based creative agency Grace Group. Rosehill has received investment from its new owners and will be managed by a new-look senior team led by Steve Day.
Thu, 05/09/2019
UK MSPs CMI and BTA have merged, creating a £11m-turnover business with 100 staff and offices in Belfast, London and Maidenhead.
Thu, 05/09/2019
Langricks Chartered Accountants has acquired Michael Bell & Co, doubling the size of the business. The deal adds key tax and audit expertise to its existing compliance and advisory services, and takes its headcount to 19.
Thu, 05/09/2019
Wealth management business Kingswood Holdings has completed a £14m deal for WFI Financial, a financial planning firm based in Sheffield. The deal expands Kingswood's national footprint to the Midlands and North, with the inclusion of WFI's offices in Derby, Lincoln and Grimsby. Altogether WFI has assets under management of more than £550m.
Thu, 05/09/2019
Festicket, a specialist in selling tickets to music festivals, has acquired the software platform Event Genius. Event Genius offers a complete event solution for event organisers, spanning online ticket sales, POS software, ticket scanning, seat reservations, marketing and analytics. The deal includes its consumer-facing brand Ticket Arena.
Thu, 05/09/2019
The German manufacturer Titgemeyer has bought Cirteq. Based in Keighley, Cirteq manufactures fasteners and retaining rings.