M&A Deal Summary

Cathay Investments Acquires 3PL Resources

On February 1, 2022, private equity firm Cathay Investments acquired staffing company 3PL Resources

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Cathay Investments’ 1st transaction in the Staffing sector.
  • This is Cathay Investments’ 8th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-02-01
Target 3PL Resources
Sector Staffing
Buyer(s) Cathay Investments
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

3PL Resources

Croydon, United Kingdom
3PL Resources is an employment business and will provide agency staff to companies in the logistics sector. 3PLR launches with positions available for warehouse operatives, VNA/FLT drivers, and warehouse administrators in Warwickshire and Kent and is looking to build up a pool of temporary staff to match positions available. 3PL Resources is based in Croydon, United Kingdom.

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DESCRIPTION

Cathay Investments is a private investment firm focused on buy and build opportunities. Cathay's primary sectors of interest include chemicals and distribution. Cathay Investments was established in 2003 and is headquartered in Croydon, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 11
Sector: Staffing M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 6 of 7
Country: United Kingdom M&A 8 of 9
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-09 Rhys Davies Logistics

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Rhys Davies Logistics is a prominent logistics transport and warehousing business. The company also includes a wide range of value-added offerings which extends to end to end solution from the collection of raw materials through to final delivery, QC auditing and paint mixing. Rhys Davies Logistics was founded in 1952 and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-12 Mercian Logistics

Ross-on-Wye, United Kingdom

Mercian Logistics offers a full range of parcel collection and delivery services including timed deliveries, security, and fragile services, and additional insurance where required. Mercian provides transport solutions of all sizes, offering a complete fulfillment service from storage, picking, packing, and delivering. Mercian Logistics was founded in 2000 and is based in Ross-on-Wye, United Kingdom.

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