LDC’s acquisition of building materials supplier ARC is all about guiding the company through the next stage of its growth journey. David Prosser investigates what the future holds for the company – and why Newable decided the time was right to dilute its stake.
Stark stats for deals in the North East belie a region brimming with optimism that's attracting private equity firms. But government investment in infrastructure is sorely needed, says Nicholas Neveling.
At 11 years old, the British Business Bank has a new strategic plan, more capital at its disposal, and a new statement of intent. Marc Mullen speaks to its first-ever chief investment officer, Leandros Kalisperas, about the bank’s renewed purpose.
An independent business for 200 years, Hill & Smith, a provider of solutions to the infrastructure and built environment sectors, received the much-coveted corporate development award at last year’s Annual Reception. Marc Mullen talks to Joel Whitehouse, group head of corporate development at Hill & Smith, about its M&A strategy.
The resource-rich Middle East has long been attractive to investors, but energy transition is now putting M&A activity in the fast lane, as Jason Sinclair reports.
Corporate finance advisory has not been the top priority area for UK regulators’ oversight of anti-money laundering controls and process, in no small part due to the diligence of corporate finance firms. But that is changing as policymakers clamp down on financial crime.
A new experience every day and always learning is what drives Lucy McKelvey, associate director in EY’s energy and infrastructure corporate finance team.
Addressing the UK’s infrastructure challenge is a key plank of the new government’s strategy. But will the £7.3bn allocated to the UK Infrastructure Bank, which has become the National Wealth Fund, be enough – and will it deliver?
More than 200 guests came together in the stunning surroundings of the Great Hall Lincoln’s Inn last month for the Corporate Finance Faculty’s Annual Reception – which remains ICAEW’s best-attended in-person event.
Female-founded businesses are beginning to see an increase in investment, but when it comes to scaling and achieving exit, there is much more to be done.
In a fast-moving tech world, business messaging expert Commify has adapted to stay the distance. New investment from ECI will help take it to the next level.
While times continue to be tough, there is interest in inventive mid-market deals. Jason Sinclair looks at the figures and profiles the 10 most successful firms.
No longer a closed shop for the alumni of its university, the world-renowned city of Oxford now delivers innovation in abundance and attracts investors from the UK and beyond. Jason Sinclair reports.
In one of the toughest funding round markets in years, AlbionVC portfolio company Quantexa achieved unicorn status in April. Nicholas Neveling says this proves that tech firms with great prospects are still being backed to grow.
There are plenty of red flags being hoisted in the world of early-stage investing, but (almost) always the optimist, Henry Whorwood of Beauhurst looks for the positives.
At one point it looked like the World Chess IPO was heading for stalemate, but coming up with a strategy and acting on it meant there was a successful end game, with the company listing in London in April. Marc Mullen reports.
Investment in infrastructure is vital for the UK to remain competitive. Jason Sinclair examines government initiatives and speaks to infra advisers about where they expect the deals to be.
Backing a management buyout when acquisitions are a big part of the growth plan means fully understanding the sector and how to help management get the right experience. Jason Sinclair looks at Mobeus’ investment In The Translation People.
Having left the EU – and with it the capital investment from the European Investment Bank – the UK needs to forge its own way in infrastructure investment. Marc Mullen speaks to UK Infrastructure Bank CEO John Flint about net zero, levelling up and attracting bankers to Leeds.
At the end of last year, there were 95 active sovereign wealth funds managing a combined $9trn of assets worldwide – an 8% increase on 2019. They make large investments in tech, services and life sciences, and they’re UK targeting trophy assets. David Prosser reports.
The UK government replaced its Industrial Strategy with a Plan for Growth in March 2021. If the UK is to Build Back Better this plan needs long-term, consistent investment into research and innovation, argues Shaun Beaney.
With £12bn at its disposal, has the newly founded UK Infrastructure Bank got what it takes to be a success and fit into the country’s wider investment landscape? Nicholas Neveling reports.
