M&A Deal Summary

Dunedin Acquires Hawksford

On October 15, 2008, private equity firm Dunedin acquired business services company Hawksford for 24M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Dunedin’s 7th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Dunedin’s 14th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Dunedin’s 1st transaction in Channel Islands.
Investment Fate
  • Hawksford was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2020.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2008-10-15
Target Hawksford
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Dunedin
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Deal Value 24M GBP

Target

Hawksford

Jersey, Channel Islands
Hawksford is an international provider of fund, corporate, and private client administration services to investment fund, institutional, entrepreneurial and UHNW clients across the globe. Hawksford was founded in 1963 and is based in Jersey, Channel Islands.

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Buyer

Dunedin

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 400M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Dunedin is a middle-market private equity firm focused on investments in the UK. Dunedin looks to invest in businesses with proven management, strong market positions/brands, positive cash-flow, significant barriers to entry, and strong opportunities for growth. Dunedin seeks businesses valued from £20 to £100 million. Targeted sectors include construction, building materials, consumer products/services, financial services, healthcare, leisure, specialist manufacturing, and support services. Dunedin was formed in 1996 and is based in Edinburgh with an additional office in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 33 of 50
Sector: Business Services M&A 7 of 13
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 28 of 32
Country: Channel Islands M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2008 M&A 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 14 of 32
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-01-08 Formaplex

Havant, United Kingdom

Formaplex is a dynamic manufacturing company that utilizes innovative processes with 'state of the art'​ manufacturing techniques to deliver cost-effective, superior tooling and component solutions for the plastics and composites industry. The company support high-profile customers across a variety of sectors, including automotive, aerospace, defense, motorsport, and commercial industry. Formaplex was formed in 2001 and is based in Havant, United Kingdom.

Buy £19M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-11-02 Gardner Group

Ilkeston, United Kingdom

Gardner Group Ltd. manufactures and supplies metallic aerospace details and sub-assemblies for the aviation sector in Europe and internationally.

Sell -