M&A Deal Summary

Allegion Acquires UAP TradeLocks

On August 4, 2025, Allegion acquired building materials company UAP TradeLocks from Maven Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Allegion’s 12th transaction in the Building Materials sector.
  • This is Allegion’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-08-04
Target UAP TradeLocks
Sector Building Materials
Buyer(s) Allegion
Sellers(s) Maven Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

UAP TradeLocks

Bury, United Kingdom
UAP TradeLocks is a manufacturer and distributor of high specification door and window hardware. UAP TradeLocks was founded in 1996 and is based in Bury, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Allegion

Dublin, Ireland

Category Company
Founded 2013
Sector Safety/Security
Employees14,400
Revenue 3.8B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Allegion is a global pioneer in safety and security, with major brands like CISA, Interflex, LCN, Schlage and Von Duprin. Focusing on security around the door and adjacent areas, Allegion produces a range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and other institutions. Allegion was founded in 2013 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 29 of 30
Sector: Building Materials M&A 12 of 12
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 26 of 27
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2025 M&A 6 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-07-07 Gatewise

Houston, Texas, United States

Gatewise is a software-as-a-service provider that offers a modern and retrofit-friendly gate entry system for multifamily communities. The Gatewise portfolio features a mobile app for residents and a cloud-based management portal for property managers. Gatewise was founded in 2017 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-08-13 Brisant Secure

Dewsbury, United Kingdom

Brisant Secure supplies quality security hardware to locksmiths and the glazing market. Brisant’s range is innovative and takes security to a different level, staying a few steps ahead of the burglars. Brisant has a solution for all your security needs. Brisant Secure was founded in 2011 and is based in Dewsbury, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Maven Capital Partners

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 760M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Maven Capital Partners UK LLP (MCP) invests in lower mid-market companies throughout the UK. The Firm also provides mezzanine financing. MCP focuses on profitable companies with proven track records, balanced management teams, and diverse products and services. Maven looks to invest £2 - £20 million in businesses valued from £10 - £40 million. Sectors of interest include specialist manufacturing, health/pharmaceuticals, energy services, leisure, financial services, software and computer services, communication/IT, chemicals, food/beverage, media, consumer products, and support services. Types of transactions include MBOs, MBIs, BIMBOs, take privates, recapitalizations, and growth capital financings. Maven Capital Partners UK LLP was formed in 2009, following a management buyout of Aberdeen Asset Management's Private Equity division. Maven is based in Glasgow with additional offices in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Edinburgh, London and Manchester.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 86 of 86
Sector: Building Materials M&A 4 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 40 of 40
Country: United Kingdom M&A 84 of 84
Year: 2025 M&A 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-06-30 Oak Engage

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Oak Engage develops and sells intranet solutions through its cloud-based platform. Oak Engage was founded in 1994 and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

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