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Limerston Capital Acquires Wickham Micro

On February 2, 2022, private equity firm Limerston Capital acquired test/measurement equipment company Wickham Micro

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Limerston Capital’s 1st transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is Limerston Capital’s 9th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-02-02
Target Wickham Micro
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) Limerston Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Wickham Micro

Gosport, United Kingdom
Wickham Micro is a GMP/GLP compliant contract testing laboratory with over 50 years of global experience in specialized pharmaceutical and medical device testing in the fields of microbiology and toxicology. Conducting business with clients worldwide, the company offers solutions to development projects from early-stage to product release and routine testing services. It also offers expedited testing across a wide range of services. Depending on the sample and testing required, expedited testing can significantly reduce turnaround times for clients facing delivery pressures and tight deadlines. Wickham Micro was founded in 1962 and is based in Gosport, United Kingdom.

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Buyer

Limerston Capital

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2011
PE ASSETS 300M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Limerston Capital is a private equity firm focused on control investments in UK-based businesses valued from £50 to £175 million. In addition to providing capital, Limerston looks to be a hands-on investor, working closely with management in company operations as well as pursuing growth opportunities through acquisitions and other strategies. Limerston Capital was formed in 2011 and is headquartered in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 14
Sector: Test/Measurement Equipment M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 6 of 8
Country: United Kingdom M&A 9 of 13
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-20 Arch

Manchester, United Kingdom

Arch is a provider of outsourced chromatography-based analytical services, knowledge, and products to the laboratory research and testing sector. Arch Sciences is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-01 Prism Medical UK

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Prism Medical UK is a provider of specialist equipment for the safer moving and handling of the mobility disadvantaged within their homes, long-term care, or acute environment. The company develops and supplies moving, handling, and bathing equipment, as well as working closely with the clients and caregivers who use them. Prism Medical UK is based in Wakefield, United Kingdom.

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