Vp - M&A Summary and Business Overview

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Vp M&A Summary

Vp has acquired 16 companies. A total of 1 acquisition came from private equity firms. It has also divested 1 asset.

Vp’s largest acquisition to date was in 2017, when it acquired Brandon Hire for $64M. It’s largest disclosed sale occurred in 2000, when it sold Vibroplant - Powered Access Fleet to Lavendon Group for $6M. Vp has acquired in 4 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include business services (38%) and machinery (19%).

Vp Business Overview

Where is Vp headquartered?

Vp is headquartered in Harrogate, United Kingdom.

What is Vp’s revenue?

Vp disclosed revenue of 369M GBP for 2024 and 372M GBP for 2023.

How many employees does Vp have?

Vp has 2,522 employees.

What sector is Vp in?

Vp is a retail company.

When was Vp founded?

Vp was founded in 1950.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity17
    • M&A Buy Activity16
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 7
  • Total Countries Invested 4
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 4

Vp

Vp plc

Central House, Beckwith Knowle,
Harrogate, HG3 1UD
United Kingdom,
+44 14 2353 3400
www.vpplc.com

Vp is a specialist rental business providing products and services to a diverse range of markets including civil engineering, rail, oil and gas exploration, construction, outdoor events and industry. Vp was founded in 1950 and is based in Harrogate, United Kingdom.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 16 - - - - - 16
vol $146M $146M
Sell (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
vol $6M $6M
  17

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Brandon Hire Ltd. 2017-11-08 64M GBP Add-on Acquisition
Bristol, United Kingdom · www.brandontoolhire.co.uk
TechRentals NZ Ltd. (TRNZ) 2016-11-25 2M NZD Add-on Acquisition
Auckland, New Zealand · www.techrentals.co.nz
TR Pty Ltd. 2016-04-21 12M AUD Add-on Acquisition
Melbourne, Australia · www.tr.com.au
Higher Access Ltd. 2016-03-01 6M GBP Add-on Acquisition
Lancashire, United Kingdom · www.higheraccess.co.uk
Test & Measurement Hire Ltd. 2015-11-04 6M GBP Add-on Acquisition
Merseyside, United Kingdom · www.instruments4hire.co.uk
Balfour Beatty Rail Ltd. 2014-07-30 8M GBP Divestiture
Redhill, United Kingdom
Mr Cropper Ltd. 2013-09-04 7M GBP Add-on Acquisition
Derby, United Kingdom · www.mrcropper.co.uk
Harbray (Plant Hire) Ltd. 2010-05-17 1M GBP Add-on Acquisition
East Malling, United Kingdom · www.harbraypipelines.co.uk
Redding Hire Ltd. 2008-04-04 4M GBP Add-on Acquisition
Wellingborough, United Kingdom
UMole Ltd. 2008-04-02 7M GBP Add-on Acquisition
Huntingdon, United Kingdom · www.umole.co.uk
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Business Services 6 (38%) 28M (19%) 1 (100%) 6M (100%)
Machinery 3 (19%) 19M (13%) - -
Retail 2 (13%) 12M (8%) - -
Test/Measurement Equipment 2 (13%) - - -
Building Materials 1 (6%) 4M (3%) - -
E-Commerce 1 (6%) 64M (44%) - -
Infrastructure 1 (6%) 18M (12%) - -
Total 16 $146M 1 $6M

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United Kingdom 12 132M 1 6M
Ireland 2 - - -
Australia 1 12M - -
New Zealand 1 2M - -
Domestic 12 (75%) 132M (90%) 1 (100%) 6M (100%)
Cross-border 4 (25%) 14M (10%) - -
Total 16 $146M 1 $6M

Deal Values

buy # Total
< $100M 13 $146M
TOTAL $146M
Largest Brandon Hire Ltd.
$64M (2017-11-08)
sell # Total
< $100M 1 $6M
TOTAL $6M
Largest Vibroplant - Powered Access Fleet
$6M (2000-04-26)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
6%
1 (6%)
Strategic(s)
13%
2 (13%)
Divested to
Strategic(s)
100%
1 (100%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Retail

Revenue

369   1% 2024
372   6% 2023
351   14% 2022
308   16% 2021
363   6% 2020
383   26% 2019
304   23% 2018
249   20% 2017
209   2% 2016
206   13% 2015
183   10% 2014
167   4% 2013
162   2012
(millions of GBP) Show More Show Less

Employees

2,522

Established

1950

Public

London Stock Exchange: VP

Former Name

Vibroplant plc

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