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AMS Acquires The Up Group

On December 2, 2020, AMS acquired staffing company The Up Group from Livingbridge

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AMS’s 2nd transaction in the Staffing sector.
  • This is AMS’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-12-02
Target The Up Group
Sector Staffing
Buyer(s) AMS
Sellers(s) Livingbridge
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

The Up Group

London, United Kingdom
The Up Group Ltd. is a digitally-focused search, advisory, and networking firm, with over a decade of experience in delivering digital leadership talent across all roles from Board level to functional. The Up Group offers unrivaled insight into the challenges facing companies going through disruptive growth and transformational change. The Up Group was formed in 2007 and is based in London.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

AMS

London, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1996
Sector Staffing
DESCRIPTION

AMS is a worldwide provider of total workforce solutions, serving more than 100 blue-chip clients in over 90 countries. AMS was founded in 1996 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Staffing M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2020 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-27 Karen HR

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Karen HR, Inc. is an HR technology company focused on integrating with existing ATSs and harnesses leading-edge technology to enhance recruitment processes and boost candidate engagement.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Livingbridge

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 3.8B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Livingbridge is a UK-based investment group focused on investing in and growing mid-sized companies. The Firm targets businesses seeking £15 to £300 million of capital. Prospective companies should have 'ambitious mangement', scalable business models, and potential for market leadership. Sectors of interest include technology, media, communications, consumer products/services, healthcare, and education. Livingbridge was formed in 1995 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 86 of 102
Sector: Staffing M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 40 of 44
Country: United Kingdom M&A 80 of 92
Year: 2020 M&A 6 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-01 Absolute Collagen

London, United Kingdom

Absolute Collagen is a direct-to-consumer, subscription based wellness brand, principally offering marine collagen supplements intended to deliver skin, hair and health benefits. Absolute Collagen was founded in 2015 and is basaed in London, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-16 Better Medical

Adelaide , Australia

Better Medical was created out of a shared vision that there is absolutely a better way to deliver and sustain high-quality primary health care. It’s a way that’s better for our patients, doctors and staff. Better Medical was founded in 2015 and is based in Adelaide , Australia.

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