MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Private Equity Credentials
Private equity and RSM
We provide comprehensive advisory services to private equity (PE) firms on the entire spectrum of deal services, including solutions for the deal lifecycle from pre-investment through to post-deal integration.
The number of M&A transactions sold by RSM to PE firms (majority and minority), or PE-backed portfolio companies, has continually increased over the years, significantly contributing to a strong deal flow.
PE now represents over half of the deals we work on. In recent years, we have acted on transactions with a combined deal value of £3bn, typically in the range of £10m-£150m. For an overview of our deal activity, please see our 2023 deal services review.
Our M&A business has a national presence, with a strong team of 90 professionals spread across the UK. This ensures that we are an integral part of the business community in key locations.
Alongside this, we bring industry expertise across various sectors including technology, industrials, infrastructure, financial services, business services, consumer, and healthcare. For an overview of our industries, please see our 2024 industry spotlight report.
Our unique blend of senior-led service, international brand presence and global reach sets us apart. This, coupled with our integrated capabilities in debt advisory, data analytics and transaction services, allows us to deliver exceptional value to our clients.
We look forward to working closely with you.
Selected M&A transactions
2024
M&A

Funded by
Celerity Limited
Technology
M&A

Acquired by
Bechtle AG
Technology
M&A

Acquired by
Hanover Investors
Industrials
M&A

Acquired by
Food Investment Group
Manufacturing
M&A

Acquired by
Carnell Group Holdings Limited
Construction
M&A

Acquired by
Artone B.V’s
Media
M&A

Acquired by
Group Holdings Plc
Business services
M&A

Acquired by
LDC
Construction
Debt advisory

Funded by
Natwest
Healthcare
2023
M&A

Acquired by
FPE capital
Technology
M&A

Acquired by
Foresight Group
Financial services
M&A

Acquired by
Alcuin Capital Partners
Real estate & construction
Special situations

Subsidiary acquired by
Maybrook Investments
Infrastructure
M&A

Acquired by
Codan Radio Communications
Technology
Debt advisory

Funded by
HSBC, NatWest, Santander and Virgin Money
Food & drink
2022
M&A

Acquired by
The Access Group (backed by TA Associates, HG Capital)
Technology
M&A

Investment by
BGF
Media
M&A

Acquired by
LDC
Healthcare
M&A

Acquired by
IMI plc
Industrials
M&A

Acquired by
TSI Instruments & Rubicon Partners
Industrials
M&A

Acquired by
Inflexion
Professional services
2021
Data analytics launched
M&A

Acquired by
Incremental Group (backed by Dunedin)
Technology
M&A

Acquired by
Keyloop
Technology
M&A

19 dealerships acquired by multiple parties
Automotive
M&A

Acquired by
Robert Bosch
Business services
M&A

Acquired by
Netflix
Media
M&A
