M&A Deal Summary

Inflexion Acquires UKFast

On December 21, 2018, private equity firm Inflexion acquired internet software and services company UKFast for 405M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Inflexion’s 3rd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Inflexion’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Inflexion’s 65th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-12-21
Target UKFast
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Inflexion
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Deal Value 405M GBP

Target

UKFast

Manchester, United Kingdom
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UKFast is a provider of dedicated servers, hosting and cloud hosting solutions to the private and public sector. UKFast was founded in 1999 and is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

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Buyer

Inflexion

London, United Kingdom

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 10.0B GBP
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Inflexion is a private equity firm that specializes in investments in UK-based founder and family-owned businesses. Broad areas of interest include consumer products/services, business services, healthcare, industrials, technology, and financial services. The Firm's target investment size is £10 to £500 million. Inflexion was formed in 1999 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 68 of 102
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 3 of 5
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 30 of 38
Country (United Kingdom) 65 of 91
Year (2018) 12 of 12
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 18
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-20 CloserStill

London, United Kingdom

CloserStill is a provider in business trade show operator focusing on the healthcare, learning, and technology, and veterinary sectors. CloserStill was founded in 2008 and is based in London, England.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-01-07 Granite Underwriting

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Granite Underwriting is a motor insurance service provider. Granite comprises a number of brands which distribute specialist motor insurance, catering to drivers of private hire taxis, black taxis, Uber and other large operators in the sector as well as specialist cover for private car and light commercial vehicles. Granite Underwriting was founded in 1982 and is based in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

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