Citation - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

Business ServicesCompany

Citation M&A Summary

Citation has acquired 2 companies of its own.

The Company’s most targeted sectors include business services (100%).

Citation Ownership

Who owns Citation?

Citation is owned by HgCapital and KKR. It was acquired on August 20, 2020.

Is Citation PE-backed?

Yes. Citation is owned by private equity investors HgCapital and KKR.

Was Citation formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Citation was formerly owned by 3 private investors.

Citation Business Overview

Where is Citation headquartered?

Citation is headquartered in Wilmslow, United Kingdom.

How many employees does Citation have?

Citation has 350 employees.

What sector is Citation in?

Citation is a business services company.

When was Citation founded?

Citation was founded in 1995.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity2
    • M&A Buy Activity2
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 1

Citation

Citation Ltd.

Kings Court, Water Lane,
Wilmslow, SK9 5AR
United Kingdom,
0161 532 4684
www.citation.co.uk

Citation is a partner to UK small and medium-sized enterprises in the areas of employment law, HR, and health & safety compliance. Citation offers a cost-efficient, effective solution that makes even smaller employers compliant with best practices in H&S and HR, with measurable results in improving workplace safety. Citation was established in 1995 and is based in Wilmslow, United Kingdom.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 2 - - - - - 2
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  2

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
QMS International Ltd. 2015-05-06 - Add-on Acquisition
Norwich, United Kingdom · www.qmsuk.com
Bibby Consulting & Support Ltd. 2013-08-20 - Divestiture
, United Kingdom
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Business Services 2 (100%) - - -
Total 2 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United Kingdom 2 - - -
Total 2 - - -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
50%
1 (50%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Business Services

Employees

350

Established

1995

Former Name

Citation Plc

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