M&A Deal Summary

Stagecoach Group Acquires Traction Group

On December 15, 2005, Stagecoach Group acquired transportation company Traction Group for 26M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Stagecoach Group’s 3rd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Stagecoach Group’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Stagecoach Group’s 4th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-12-15
Target Traction Group
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Stagecoach Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 26M GBP

Target

Traction Group

Barnsley, United Kingdom
Traction is the sixth largest operator of bus services in the UK and is the largest operator that was still privately owned. Traction’s operations are centred on South and West Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Tayside.

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Buyer

Stagecoach Group

Perth, United Kingdom

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Category Company
Founded 1980
Sector Transportation
Employees24
Revenue 1.2B GBP (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Stagecoach Group is a public transport provider in the UK and North America. Stagecoach Group was founded in 1980 and is based in Perth, United kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 8
Sector (Transportation) 3 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 6
Country (United Kingdom) 4 of 8
Year (2005) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-11-21 Stagecoach New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand

Stagecoach NZ operates bus services in the Wellington and Auckland areas of New Zealand, and ferry services in the Auckland area. The company offers Metrolink services for various journeys made by various people to various destinations.

Sell NZ$251M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-06-23 South East London & Kent Bus

Ilford, United Kingdom

South East London & Kent Bus Co. Ltd. is a provider of bus services on routes within and from London, principally under contract from Transport for London.

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