Deal highlight
MAR-KEY MARQUEES
We advised leading UK temporary structure provider Mar-Key Marquees (Mar-Key), on its sale to Alcuin Capital Partners, with debt funding provided by Virgin Money.
The client
Established in 1991 and operating from its head office in Bournemouth, Mar-Key design, manufacture and deliver temporary structures for events and commercial clients. The company has provided structures for major sporting and hospitality events, alongside temporary building and storage space for businesses. Based in the UK, Alcuin Capital Partners provides private equity funding for a range of businesses. This is its first investment into the temporary structures sector.
Our offering
We were engaged as lead advisers to assist the shareholders in achieving their sales aspirations and to identify a strategic investment partner that would accelerate Mar-Key’s future growth plans in the UK and internationally.
We also provided financial modelling support, creating an integrated financial model to support forecasting and the banking process.
The acquisition, and funding provided by the transaction, will enable to Mar-Key to expand its stock of rental assets, and further boost its export operations, driving future international growth.
The team
The RSM deal team was led by corporate finance partner Clodagh Tunney, with support from Lucy Roberts, Rhys Jennings, Alex Harris, and Holly Moxham. The RSM financial modelling team was led by Simon Martin, with support from Salik Chaturbhai and Alex Mitchell.
What did the client say
‘The partnership we have formed today with Alcuin represents a new chapter in the life of Mar-Key group. We are thankful for the unwavering support from the RSM team who guided us through each step of this process. Their advice has been invaluable in securing this investment for the business. As a result, we are excited to build upon our foundations, working with some of the most prestigious national and international companies.’
Benjamin Scroggie, CEO Mar-Key Marquees