GIL Investments Mergers and Acquisitions Summary

Private Equity Firm Profile

In the last 3 years, GIL Investments has acquired 3 companies.

GIL Investments’ most common sectors for investment aremanufacturing (25%) and chemicals (20%) . The Firm’s most common investment types include buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) (55%) and divestiture (40%). In total, GIL Investments has invested in 2 different countries. Its largest (disclosed) acquisition occurred in 2010 when it acquired Erlson Precision Components for $3M.

The Firm’s most common exit type is trade sale (67%).

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M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity23
    • M&A Buy Activity20
    • M&A Sell Activity3
  • Total Sectors Invested 11
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 9
  • M&A Advisors 3

GIL Investments

GIL Investments Ltd.

Forward House 17 High Street Henley in Arden,
Warwickshire, B95 5AA
United Kingdom
+44 1789 415566
www.gilinvest.com

GIL Investments is a private investment firm focused on acquiring controlling stakes in mid-sized businesses throughout Europe. Prospective transactions include management buyouts and buy-ins, restructurings, turnarounds, and complex corporate carveouts. The Firm is a generalist investor but has a preference for companies operating in basic industries, including industrials, distribution, manufacturing, and support services. GIL Investments was formed in 1991 and is headquartered in Warwickshire. Our target businesses will typically be headquartered there.


Investment Criteria

Sectors of Interest: Aerospace, Business Services, Chemicals, Distribution, Machinery, Manufacturing, Marketing, Metals/Mining, Packaging, Publishing

Target Transaction Types: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI), Divestiture, Growth Capital, Special Situations/Distressed

Geographic Preferences: United Kingdom, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Nordic

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

M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.8/yr) # 16 1 2 1 - - 20
vol $3M $3M
Sell (0.0/yr) # 3 - - - - - 3
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Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Eurotek Foundry Products Ltd. 2023-06-09 - Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Elland, United Kingdom · www.eurotek.eu.com
ASC Cartons Ltd. 2022-09-05 - Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Shipley, United Kingdom · www.ascdirect.co.uk
Shapers’ Group Ltd. 2022-01-24 - Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
La Séguinière, France · www.shapersgroup.com
Abbey Metal Finishing Co. Ltd. 2021-08-24 - Divestiture
Hinckley, United Kingdom · www.amfin.co.uk
Lander Automotive Ltd. 2020-03-11 - Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Birmingham, United Kingdom · www.lander.co.uk
Sandland Packaging Ltd. 2020-01-08 - Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Bilston, United Kingdom · www.sandlandpackaging.co.uk
KRG Specialist Engineering Services Ltd. 2019-02-15 - Divestiture
Coatbridge, United Kingdom · www.krg-engservices.com
Ashworth 2017-12-31 - Sold to Management
Manchester, United Kingdom · www.ashworth.uk.com
Akcros Chemicals Ltd. 2016-04-20 - Trade Sale
Eccles, United Kingdom · www.akcros.com
Road Transport Media Ltd. 2016-01-29 - Trade Sale
Stratford upon Avon, United Kingdom · www.commercialmotor.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Current # Value All-time # Value
Manufacturing 5 (42%) 3M (100%) 5 (25%) 3M (100%)
Chemicals 1 (8%) - 4 (20%) -
Distribution - - 2 (10%) -
Packaging 2 (17%) - 2 (10%) -
Aerospace 1 (8%) - 1 (5%) -
Business Services 1 (8%) - 1 (5%) -
Life Science 1 (8%) - 1 (5%) -
Machinery 1 (8%) - 1 (5%) -
Marketing - - 1 (5%) -
Metals/Mining - - 1 (5%) -
Publishing - - 1 (5%) -
Total 12 $3M 20 $3M

Acquisitions By Geo

State/Country Current # Value All-time # Value
United Kingdom 11 (92%) 3M (100%) 19 (95%) 3M (100%)
France 1 (8%) - 1 (5%) -
Total 12 $3M 20 $3M

Acquisitions by Deal Type

Type Current # Value All-time # Value
Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 8 (67%) - 11 (55%) -
Divestiture 3 (25%) 3M (100%) 8 (40%) 3M (100%)
Special Situations/Distressed 1 (8%) - 1 (5%) -
Total 12 $3M 20 $3M

Exits by Deal Type

Type Total # Value
Trade Sale 2 (67%) -
Sold to Management 1 (33%) -
Total 3 -

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
Forvis Mazars Capital Advisors
1
Legal Deals
Gateley
1
Harrison Clark Rickerbys Solicitors
1

Deal Values

buy # Total
< $100M 1 $3M
TOTAL $3M
Largest Erlson Precision Components Ltd.
$3M (2010-06-23)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
35%
7 (35%)
Exited to
Strategic(s)
67%
2 (67%)

FAQ

When was GIL Investments founded?

GIL Investments was founded in 1991.

What type of investor is GIL Investments?

GIL Investments is a private equity firm.

Where is GIL Investments headquartered?

GIL Investments is headquartered in Warwickshire, United Kingdom.

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