M&A Deal Summary

Hexcite Group Acquires Blaze Signs

On January 20, 2022, Hexcite Group acquired manufacturer Blaze Signs from Elaghmore

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hexcite Group’s 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Hexcite Group’s 3rd transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-01-20
Target Blaze Signs
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Hexcite Group
Sellers(s) Elaghmore
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Blaze Signs

Broadstairs, United Kingdom
Blaze Signs is a manufacturer, distributor, and installation of signs. Blaze Signs was founded in 1980 and is based in Broadstairs, England.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Hexcite Group

Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Category Company
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

Hexcite Group is a provider of bespoke immersive experiences for brands and retailers. Hexcite brings together three of the UK’s providers of digital and physical display solutions Gardners, Kesslers, and SFD. Hexcite Group is based in the United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-08-25 Kesslers

London, United Kingdom

Kesslers is a provider of permanent point of purchase (POP) displays and retail merchandising solutions. Kesslers International was founded in 1893 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Elaghmore

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 90M GBP
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Elaghmore is a private equity firm focused on small to mid-sized industrial companies across the UK. The Firm seeks businesses with leading market positions, unique products or services, and significant opportunities for growth. Elaghmore invests in a variety of industries including food, manufacturing, and retail. Elaghmore was founded in 2004 and is based in Royal Leamington Spa, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 7
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 2
Country: United Kingdom M&A 4 of 7
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-08 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.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-01-11 Orchard House

Corby, United Kingdom

Orchard House is a provider of prepared fruit, fresh fruit drinks, and desserts. Orchard House and its associated brands supply retailers, on-the-go food outlets, food service providers, and manufacturers throughout the UK. Orchard House is based in Corby, United Kingdom.

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