Beechbrook Capital Mergers and Acquisitions Summary

Mezzanine Finance Firm Profile

In the last 3 years, Beechbrook Capital has acquired 1 company. It has also invested in 3 others.

Beechbrook Capital’s most common sectors for investment arestaffing (27%) and consumer products (14%) . The Firm’s most common investment types include growth capital (47%) and secondary buyout (20%). In total, Beechbrook Capital has invested in 2 different countries. Its largest (disclosed) acquisition occurred in 2020 when it acquired Eque2 for $72M.

In the last 3 years, Beechbrook Capital has exited 2 companies. The Firm’s most common exit type is secondary buyout (50%). Beechbrook Capital’s largest (disclosed) exit occurred in 2021 when it sold Nu-Heat UK for $42M.

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M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity19
    • M&A Buy Activity15
    • M&A Sell Activity4
  • Total Sectors Invested 10
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 6
  • M&A Advisors 1

Beechbrook Capital

1st Floor, 38 St Martin's Lane,
London, WC2N 4ER
United Kingdom
+44 20 3551 5965
www.beechbrookcapital.com
info@beechbrookcapital.com

Beechbrook Capital is a private investment firm focused on equity co-investments as well as providing mezzanine financing to lower middle-market companies. Beechbrook focuses its investment activity throughout Europe but can invest globally. The Firm will consider opportunities in a variety of industries. Beechbrook Capital was formed in 2008 and is based in London.


Investment Criteria

Sectors of Interest: Consumer Services, Distribution, Manufacturing

Target Transaction Types: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI), Growth Capital

Geographic Preferences: Western Europe, Eastern Europe

Transaction Criteria Min Max
Target Revenue - -
Target EBITDA - -
Investment Size - -
Enterprise Value - -

M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (1.0/yr) # 10 1 1 - - 3 15
vol $34M $72M $105M
Sell (0.4/yr) # 2 - 1 1 - - 4
vol $42M $42M
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Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Strata Creative Holdings Ltd. 2024-11-04 - Growth Capital
London, United Kingdom · www.stratacreate.com
Embrace Steel Ltd. 2024-04-30 - Acquisition Financing
, United Kingdom · www.embracesteelgroup.co.uk
Give Me Cosmetics 2024-04-18 - Growth Capital
Liverpool, United Kingdom · www.givemecosmetics.com
Construction Testing Solutions Ltd. 2022-08-30 - Secondary Sale
Leicestershire, United Kingdom · www.constructiontesting.co.uk
United Tooling Solutions Ltd. 2021-10-18 - Consolidation
Exeter, United Kingdom
Nu-Heat UK Ltd. 2021-02-15 42M GBP Trade Sale
Devon, United Kingdom · www.nu-heat.co.uk
Eque2 Ltd. 2020-12-14 72M GBP Secondary Buyout
Maidenhead, United Kingdom · www.eque2.co.uk
ARC Building Solutions Ltd. 2019-12-16 - Growth Capital
Leeds, United Kingdom · www.arcbuildingsolutions.co.uk
Motocaddy Ltd. 2019-10-22 34M GBP Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom · www.motocaddy.com
Dermedis 2019-09-02 - Acquisition Financing
Korb, Germany · www.dermedis.de
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Current # Value All-time # Value
Staffing 3 (27%) - 4 (27%) -
Consumer Products 2 (18%) 34M (32%) 2 (13%) 34M (32%)
Business Services 1 (9%) - 2 (13%) -
Software 1 (9%) 72M (68%) 1 (7%) 72M (68%)
Building Materials 1 (9%) - 1 (7%) -
Construction 1 (9%) - 1 (7%) -
Consumer Services 1 (9%) - 1 (7%) -
Distribution 1 (9%) - 1 (7%) -
Renewable Energy - - 1 (7%) -
Restaurants - - 1 (7%) -
Total 11 $105M 15 $105M

Acquisitions By Geo

State/Country Current # Value All-time # Value
United Kingdom 10 (91%) 105M (100%) 14 (93%) 105M (100%)
Germany 1 (9%) - 1 (7%) -
Domestic 10 (91%) 105M (100%) 14 (93%) 105M (100%)
Cross-border 1 (9%) - 1 (7%) -
Total 11 $105M 15 $105M

Acquisitions by Deal Type

Type Current # Value All-time # Value
Growth Capital 6 (55%) - 7 (47%) -
Secondary Buyout 1 (9%) 72M (68%) 3 (20%) 72M (68%)
Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 1 (9%) 34M (32%) 2 (13%) 34M (32%)
Acquisition Financing 2 (18%) - 2 (13%) -
Consolidation 1 (9%) - 1 (7%) -
Total 11 $105M 15 $105M

Exits by Deal Type

Type Total # Value
Secondary Sale 2 (50%) -
Trade Sale - Public Company 1 (25%) 42M (100%)
Bankruptcy 1 (25%) -
Total 4 $42M

Top M&A Advisors

Legal Deals
Gateley
2

Deal Values

buy # Total
< $100M 2 $105M
TOTAL $105M
Largest Eque2 Ltd.
$72M (2020-12-14)
sell # Total
< $100M 1 $42M
TOTAL $42M
Largest Nu-Heat UK Ltd.
$42M (2021-02-15)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
20%
3 (20%)
Exited to
Investor(s)
50%
2 (50%)
Strategic(s)
25%
1 (25%)

FAQ

When was Beechbrook Capital founded?

Beechbrook Capital was founded in 2008.

What type of investor is Beechbrook Capital?

Beechbrook Capital is a mezzanine finance firm.

Where is Beechbrook Capital headquartered?

Beechbrook Capital is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

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