M&A Deal Summary

NVM Private Equity Acquires MJ Wilson Group

On April 16, 2024, private equity firm NVM Private Equity acquired distribution company MJ Wilson Group from Cairngorm Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is NVM Private Equity’s 3rd transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is NVM Private Equity’s 67th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-04-16
Target MJ Wilson Group
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) NVM Private Equity
Sellers(s) Cairngorm Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

MJ Wilson Group

Grimsby, United Kingdom
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MJ Wilson Group is a distributor of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) components. MJ Wilson Group sells highly technical Process and Instrumentation Products (including valves, controls, test equipment, pipe, fittings, flanges, fastenings, and gaskets), as well as offering essential services such as calibration and repairs. MJ Wilson Group was founded in 1972 and is based in Grimsby, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

NVM Private Equity

Newcastle, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 290M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

NVM Private Equity is an investor in growth-oriented UK-based companies. NVM does not have any sector preferences and looks to invest £2 to £10 million equity per transaction. NVM will consider a variety of transaction situations, including MBOs, MBIs, development capital financings, turnarounds, recapitalizations and early stage financings. NVM Private Equity was established in 1984 and was formerly known as Northern Venture Managers Ltd. NVM is based in Newcastle with additional offices in Edinburgh, Manchester, and Reading.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 67 of 67
Sector (Distribution) 3 of 3
Type (Secondary Buyout) 7 of 7
Country (United Kingdom) 67 of 67
Year (2024) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-27 Vegetarian Express

Watford, United Kingdom

Vegetarian Express is a supplier of specialist plant-based ingredients to the food service industry, with an unmatched range of over 1,000 products (including tofu, tempeh, quinoa, nuts, spices, pulses, etc.). Vegetarian Express was founded in 1987 and is based in Watford, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Cairngorm Capital Partners is a private equity group focused on investing in mid-market growth-oriented manufacturing, distribution and services companies throughout the UK. The Firm generally seeks majority positions, but will consider select minority opportunities as well. Cairngorm Capital Partners was formed in 2014 and is headquartered in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Distribution) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 1
Country (United Kingdom) 3 of 3
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-19 Bromborough Paints

Wirral, United Kingdom

Bromborough Paints is a specialist independent paint distributor that has 17 branches across the North West of England, from Shrewsbury in the West Midlands to Carlisle on the Scottish border, serving trade and retail customers. Bromborough also has an e-commerce platform, Trade 1st, supplying paint and decorating supplies nationwide. Bromborough Paints was established in 1948 and is based in Wirral, England.

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