M&A Deal Summary

Rcapital Acquires Liftec Express

On June 2, 2025, private equity firm Rcapital acquired construction company Liftec Express from OTIS

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Rcapital’s 3rd transaction in the Construction sector.
  • This is Rcapital’s 47th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-06-02
Target Liftec Express
Sector Construction
Buyer(s) Rcapital
Sellers(s) OTIS
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Liftec Express

Dartford, United Kingdom
Liftec Express is a provider of lift installation, maintenance, and repair services across the UK. Serving a diverse client base, the business works across residential, commercial, and public sector organisations. Liftec Express was founded in 1917 and is based in Dartford, England.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Rcapital

Mayfair, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

RCapital is a specialist private investment firm that targets turnaround and growth capital investment opportunities in a variety of industries. RCapital will consider companies across the UK and Europe and looks to commit £2 - £20 million in businesses generating sales of £10 - £150 million. RCapital was formed in 2004 and is based in London, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 49 of 49
Sector: Construction M&A 3 of 3
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 10 of 10
Country: United Kingdom M&A 47 of 47
Year: 2025 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-03-05 Gap Personnel

Wrexham, United Kingdom

Gap Personnel is a temporary recruitment agency, providing temporary, permanent and specialist recruitment solutions to businesses across the UK. Gap Personnel was formed in 1997 and is based in Chester, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

OTIS

Farmington, Connecticut, United States

Category Company
Founded 1853
Sector Machinery
Employees72,000
Revenue 14.3B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Otis Elevator's corporate headquarters in Farmington, Connecticut.
Entrance to Otis Elevator's corporate headquarters in Farmington, Connecticut.

OTIS is a manufacturer and maintainer of people moving products, including elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. OTIS was formed in 1853 and is based in Farmington, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Construction M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-08-17 Bay State Elevator

Agawam, Massachusetts, United States

Bay State Elevator Company provides elevator installation, maintenance, and service in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and Vermont. With 6 offices across 4 states, Bay State Elevator is able to maintain 4,000 elevator units.

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