M&A Deal Summary

Vertu Motors Acquires Helston Garages Group

On December 8, 2022, Vertu Motors acquired automotive company Helston Garages Group for 117M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Vertu Motors’ 2nd transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Vertu Motors’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Vertu Motors’ 11th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-12-08
Target Helston Garages Group
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Vertu Motors
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 117M GBP

Target

Helston Garages Group

Gateshead, United Kingdom
Helston Garages Group is a manufacturer automotive retail group. Helston Garages Group was founded in 2000 and is based in Gateshead, England.

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Buyer

Vertu Motors

Gateshead, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 2006
Sector Retail
Employees7,591
Revenue 4.8B GBP (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Vertu Motors is an automotive retail business. Vertu Motors was founded in 2006 and is based in Gateshead, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 12
Sector: Automotive M&A 2 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 8 of 8
Country: United Kingdom M&A 11 of 12
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-12 Powerbulbs & Car Bulbs

Gateshead, United Kingdom

Powerbulbs & Car Bulbs is an online supplier of car parts and specializes in supplying high-quality Philips headlight bulbs to customers worldwide. Powerbulbs & Car Bulbs is based in Gateshead, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-11-05 Vertu Skoda Leicester

Leicester, United Kingdom

Vertu Skoda Leicester is a dealership specialising in the sale of new and approved-used Skoda vehicles, as well as providing servicing, MOTs, parts and accessories for Skoda cars. Vertu Skoda Leicester is based in Leicester, United Kingdom.

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