Civil engineering site with cranes, scaffolding, and machinery in the background; foreground drafting table with blueprints, dossier labelled “Target Companies,” and a document titled “Civil Engineering Companies Wanted — Budget £32 Million.”
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Project Arcturus

Civil Engineering Companies Wanted for Acquisition: A Strategic Call by Company A

In the dynamic sphere of civil engineering, progress is not just about the construction of structures but also about building robust businesses and partnerships. Company A stands at the forefront of this advancement, with an assertive call for acquisitions that will fortify its market position and catalyse its expansion trajectory. With an impressive revenue of £725 million last year and a successful track record of four acquisitions, Company A is poised to enhance its portfolio with the strategic integration of three more civil engineering companies by the end of April 2026.

Ambition Meets Precision in Acquisition

Company A’s robust financial foothold and strategic investment initiatives are epitomised in the budget allocation of £21 million for upcoming acquisitions. The commitment to industry growth and excellence is further evidenced by the standard deal structure offered: 80% of the total consideration paid on day one, with the balance spread over two years. This approach ensures a smooth transition and steadfast integration, all the while retaining the invaluable expertise of the original business owners, who are encouraged to continue with the company until the full consideration is realised.

Civil Engineering Companies Wanted for Acquisition – Strategic Growth through Synergistic Acquisitions

The impetus behind this acquisition drive is Company A’s meticulously crafted growth strategy, as decreed by its Senior Board. The goal is clear: to consummate three acquisitions that not only contribute to the company’s size but also enhance its capability, reach, and operational efficiency. This strategic vision seeks to propel Company A beyond its current successes, harnessing the potential of acquired companies to create a conglomerate that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Civil Engineering Companies Wanted for Acquisition – The Criteria for Prospective Partnerships

Civil Engineering Companies that can exhibit stability, growth potential, and a turnover that would synergise with Company A’s existing operations are sought for these acquisitions. Company A is looking for partners that possess not only a formidable presence in the market but also the agility to adapt and thrive within the larger corporate structure that Company A represents.

An Invitation to Forge a Common Future

If you own a civil engineering firm that is looking to take the next step in its evolutionary journey, Company A extends a formal invitation for dialogue. Potential acquisition targets are encouraged to engage with Simon Ashcroft, a Senior Partner at Achieve Corporation, by contacting simon@achieve-corporation.com or by engaging with us through our contact page. This is a unique opportunity to align with a company that is not only investing in the civil engineering sector but is actively shaping its future.

Summary

Company A’s search for acquisitions is not merely a business proposition; it is a strategic partnership offer that presents a unique opportunity for civil engineering companies to scale, innovate, and lead. With a generous budget, a clear transaction structure, and the support of a strong parent company, the selected civil engineering firms will be positioned to not only continue their legacy but also expand it within a larger framework.

As Company A stands ready to embark on this ambitious journey of growth and integration, the call for acquisitions rings out. Civil Engineering Companies with the vision to be part of this enterprise are urged to step forward. The future beckons with the promise of shared success and a partnership that holds the potential to redefine industry standards.

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Project Mercury

UK Engineering Acquisitions: Active Mandate for Bolt-On Targets

A cash- and asset-rich international group (c. $1bn revenue) is executing a UK buy-and-build in specialist and general engineering. We are mandated to source up to four bolt-on acquisitions to expand capacity, capability and customer coverage.

Target profile

  • Revenue: ~£5m run-rate. Profitable with stable gross margins and positive cash generation.

  • Capabilities: precision machining (CNC milling/turning), fabrication (laser, press-brake, coded welding), assembly (electro-mechanical), MRO/field service.

  • Customers & sectors: OEMs and Tier-1/Tier-2 supply chains across industrials (e.g., energy, aerospace, defence, rail, food & drink, process).

  • Contracts: sticky revenue—framework agreements, LTAs, call-off or service contracts; healthy order book.

  • Quality & compliance: ISO 9001 (and relevant sector standards), robust HSE, traceability, documented processes, MRP/ERP in place.

(Examples above are indicative; we will assess any complementary niche engineering business meeting the revenue range.)

Why this buyer

  • Speed and certainty: streamlined due diligence, focused data requests, proven integration playbook.

  • Capital support: working capital, capex for capacity upgrades (machines, tooling, automation), and cross-selling via the group customer base.

  • Operational synergy: procurement leverage, shared QA, common systems, and load balancing across sites.

Deal structures considered

  • 100% share sale (cash on completion).

  • MBO/MBI support where appropriate.

  • Earn-out, deferred consideration or minority rollover—case by case.

Process at a glance

  • Confidential discussion → Heads of Terms → confirmatory financial/legal/QHSE diligence → completion → integration with minimal disruption to day-to-day operations.

Ready to talk?

Email Mark Roberts (Senior Partner) at mark@achieve-corporation.com

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Sophisticated Software Company – Specialising in Information Security

Achieve Corporation: Mastering the Sale of a Leading Information Security Software Company

In the fast-evolving world of information security, guiding a sophisticated software company through a successful business sale demands not only industry expertise but also strategic finesse. Achieve Corporation’s recent triumph in project managing the sale of a renowned software company specialising in information security is a prime example of our expertise in action.

Client Focus: A Specialist in Information Security. Our client, a sophisticated software company with a niche in information security, faced the critical task of business disposal to a suitable buyer, trade or non-trade. This challenge required a partner with a deep understanding of the information security market and the ability to identify buyers who not only matched their financial expectations but also resonated with their management culture and ethos.

Our Role: Strategic Market Analysis and Buyer Sourcing. As a strategic partner, we undertook a comprehensive review of market opportunities, setting benchmarks for share prices to ensure our client received optimal value. Recognising the importance of a cultural fit, we identified and engaged trade buyers whose management style and ethos aligned with our client’s principles. Our approach culminated in generating competitive sealed bids, each a reflection of our strategic market insights and diligent buyer sourcing.

Result: A Testament to Strategic Sale Management. The success of this venture was marked by securing seven sealed bids, each carefully vetted to meet the exacting criteria of the shareholders. This achievement was not merely in the number of bids but in their quality and alignment with our client’s objectives. The project was led to completion with exceptional expertise, ensuring a sale on a cash and debt-free basis. Notably, the purchaser financed the acquisition entirely through existing cash at the bank, signifying a smooth financial transition and a testament to the solidity of the transaction.

Achieve Corporation: Demonstrating Authority in Software Company Sales. This project exemplifies Achieve Corporation’s authoritative standing in managing and executing complex sales in the software industry, particularly in the specialised field of information security. Our approach combines in-depth market analysis, precise benchmarking, and strategic buyer engagement, culminating in sales that not only meet but exceed our clients’ expectations.

In summary, Achieve Corporation stands as a leader in the strategic sale of sophisticated software companies, with a particular prowess in information security. Our ability to manage the entire sales process, from market review to the successful completion of transactions, showcases our expertise and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.

For further information, arrange a private, confidential call at a time to suit you with Mark Roberts – Senior Partner: Financial Modelling and Valuations Analyst (FMVA) and Commercial Banking and Credit Analyst (CBCA).

Email Mark at mark@achieve-corporation.com

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UK Industrial Cleaning and Food Hygiene Services

Achieve Corporation: Navigating the Sale of a Premier UK Industrial Cleaning and Food Hygiene Services Company

In the intricate sector of industrial cleaning and food hygiene services, facilitating a successful business sale requires not only profound sector knowledge but also a tailored approach to meet the unique needs of the industry. Achieve Corporation’s recent success in managing the sale of Partners in Hygiene Ltd, a leader in UK Industrial Cleaning and Food Hygiene Services, stands as a testament to our expertise and strategic capabilities in this specialised field.

Client Spotlight: Partners in Hygiene Ltd. Our client, Partners in Hygiene Ltd, has established itself as a forerunner in the UK’s industrial cleaning and food hygiene sector. Tasked with the disposal of the business to an appropriate buyer, the challenge was to find a partner that not only aligned financially but also shared the company’s management culture and ethos.

Our Role: Strategic Market Assessment and Buyer Engagement. Our role was comprehensive and multi-faceted. We commenced with an in-depth review of the market opportunities and a careful benchmarking of the possible share price, ensuring that our client’s business was valued accurately and attractively. Identifying and engaging the right buyers was pivotal. Our focus was on sourcing buyers whose management style and ethos mirrored that of our client, culminating in the generation of competitive sealed bids. A significant part of our mandate was to assist a German-based buyer, Leadec Group, in their first acquisition in the UK division, guiding them meticulously through the process.

Result: A Strategic and Profitable Sale The culmination of our efforts was the successful sale of Partners in Hygiene Ltd to Leadec Group, a non-trade buyer. This sale was not just a transaction but a strategic alignment, bringing together two entities that shared a vision for excellence in the industrial cleaning and food hygiene space. Leadec Group, with its impressive portfolio of 20,000 employees, 300 locations, and sales amounting to 900 million euros, was the ideal match, reflecting the high value and market position of our client.

Achieve Corporation: Your Trusted Advisor in Business Sales.. This project is a prime example of Achieve Corporation’s capability to facilitate high-calibre sales in specialised industries. Our approach is characterised by thorough market analysis, strategic buyer sourcing, and a commitment to aligning with our client’s culture and ethos, ensuring transactions that are not only successful but also strategically beneficial.

In summary, Achieve Corporation stands as an authoritative figure in the management and execution of business sales in the industrial cleaning and food hygiene sector. Our success in the sale of Partners in Hygiene Ltd underscores our expertise in handling complex transactions, delivering results that surpass client expectations and set new benchmarks in the industry.

For further information, arrange a private, confidential call at a time to suit you with Mark Roberts – Senior Partner: Financial Modelling and Valuations Analyst (FMVA) and Commercial Banking and Credit Analyst (CBCA).

Email Mark at mark@achieve-corporation.com

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Specialist In Worldwide Distribution Of High-Quality Steels

Business Sold: Masteel Ltd – Specialist in Worldwide Distribution of High-Quality Steels

Achieve Corporation, a leading specialist in business sales and strategic transitions, is proud to announce that we have successfully facilitated the business sold transaction of Masteel Ltd, a distinguished global provider of premium quality steels. Our comprehensive approach prioritizes inclusivity, strategic alignment, and cultural synergy, essential elements for achieving exceptional outcomes in complex business sales.

Strategic Sale with a Commitment to Cultural Alignment:

When Masteel Ltd approached Achieve Corporation for assistance in managing their trade sale, our team recognized immediately that success would require more than a purely transactional approach. We adopted a strategy emphasizing inclusivity and cultural fit, actively engaging stakeholders to ensure all parties felt respected, heard, and involved throughout the process. By carefully selecting prospective buyers whose core values and corporate ethos matched those of Masteel Ltd’s existing management, we facilitated not just a successful transaction but a partnership built on mutual understanding and trust. This inclusive strategy was fundamental in supporting a smooth transition and sustained operational excellence following the completion of the sale.

Auction Management with Precision and Transparency:

Achieve Corporation proactively led every stage of the sale through a structured auction process. Rather than passively managing bids, our expert team actively fostered an environment of competitive fairness and transparency, ensuring all interested buyers had equal opportunities to engage. We meticulously managed the process, ensuring clarity, openness, and effective communication at every stage. This methodical and active oversight was instrumental in achieving optimum market valuation and securing an advantageous transaction outcome for Masteel Ltd.

Delivering Measurable Results and Ongoing Support:

The successful business sold transaction culminated in a carefully structured share sale that allowed Masteel Ltd’s shareholders to exit smoothly within six months post-completion. Our direct and proactive involvement ensured that transitional risks were minimized, paving the way for continued growth and stability. Additionally, Achieve Corporation extended its support by successfully headhunting and appointing a new financial controller aligned with the vision and strategic objectives of the new owners. This reinforced continuity, stability, and ongoing success, further validating the efficacy and comprehensiveness of our approach.

Your Strategic Partner in Business Transitions:

At Achieve Corporation, we understand that selling a business involves more than just financial exchange; it demands strategic vision, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to inclusivity. Our successful transaction with Masteel Ltd underscores our capability to align strategic objectives seamlessly with cultural continuity. Our inclusive, hands-on methodology positions us as a preferred partner among corporate advisors, solicitors, bankers, and entrepreneurs navigating high-stakes business transactions.

Achieve Corporation – Where Strategy Meets Success in Business Sales.

For more information, or to discuss your specific business transition requirements in confidence, please contact Mark Roberts directly to arrange a private consultation at your convenience.

Senior Partner: Financial Modelling and Valuations Analyst (FMVA) and Commercial Banking and Credit Analyst (CBCA).

Email Mark at mark@achieve-corporation.com

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Online Travel Ticketing Company – Turnover £53 Million

Achieve Corporation: Your Gateway to Extraordinary Business Milestones

Our recent collaboration with an Online Travel Ticketing Company, boasting an impressive turnover of £53 Million, stands as a testament to our expertise and commitment to excellence.

The Challenge: Elevating Potential

Our client, a titan in the online travel industry, sought to elevate their business potential by engaging with the top 250 FTSE Companies. The task at hand was to craft an engaging and financially compelling Pitch Deck, a task perfectly suited to our skillset.

Our Role: Crafting the Perfect Pitch

Our involvement was critical and multifaceted. We developed a sophisticated Pitch Deck, incorporating a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Model, a Pyramid ROI, ROE, and an advanced Risk Management strategy. This approach was designed not just to showcase our client’s strengths but also to provide a detailed analysis of micro financials in anticipation of a potential merger or acquisition.

Delivering Results: A Competitive Edge

The impact of our involvement was immediate and significant. We managed a competitive bidding scenario, leveraging our client’s strengths and potential. The result was an overwhelming success, culminating in multiple offers exceeding 22% of the share price. This achievement underscores our proficiency in creating scenarios where our clients don’t just participate in the market; they lead it.

Quantifiable Success

  • Target Audience: Engaged with 250 FTSE Companies
  • Pitch Deck: Integrated DCF Model, ROI, ROE, and Risk Management
  • Result: Multiple offers, each exceeding 22% of share price

Why Achieve Corporation?

For bankers, corporate finance advisors, legal advisors in M&A, business owners, and entrepreneurs, Achieve Corporation is the beacon of financial strategy and business growth. Our expertise in creating compelling presentations and managing high-stake negotiations sets us apart in the corporate world.

Your Strategic Partner in Growth

Our track record speaks for itself. We don’t just create presentations; we create opportunities. We transform potential into profit, and ideas into international success stories. Partner with Achieve Corporation, and take your business beyond the conventional, into the realm of the extraordinary.

Conclusion

At Achieve Corporation, we are more than consultants; we are your strategic partners in growth. Our work with the Online Travel Ticketing Company is a prime example of how we unlock new potentials and guide businesses towards unprecedented success. Let’s collaborate to redefine your business’s future.

Achieve Corporation – Where Strategy Meets Success.

For further information, arrange a private, confidential call at a time to suit you with Mark Roberts – Senior Partner: Financial Modelling and Valuations Analyst (FMVA) and Commercial Banking and Credit Analyst (CBCA).

Email Mark at mark@achieve-corporation.com

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Optiv confirms ‘temporary’ UK closure and turns attention to M&A

Security giant says it is still committed to European expansion

US-based MSSP Optiv has confirmed what it called a “downsizing” of its UK operation, claiming the move is temporary as it turns its attention to M&A.

CRN reported yesterday that Optiv was in the process of shutting down in the UK, keeping on a handful of staff to continue any outstanding customer transactions.

 

In a statement Optiv called the move “temporary”, insisting that it still has plans to build a presence in Europe and has looked at 40 European businesses to acquire before deciding it “simply couldn’t justify the high valuations of these companies”.

“After a comprehensive strategic review, we’re temporarily downsizing our London-based organic operations,” Optiv said.

“We remain committed to serving the European market, clients, partners and prospects,” it added, claiming it could acquire “once European valuations right-size”.

Optiv’s CMO had previously said that the firm looked at acquiring the likes of SecureData and SecureLink, opting against making a bid because it thought the pair were overvalued.

SecureData was bought last year for a multiple of 20 times its EBITDA.

Micky Patel – partner at August Equity, which sold SecureData to Orange – told CRN earlier this year that the multiple was achieved because SecureData was unique in that it was a cybersecurity service provider that had scaled.

A panel of private equity investors also told delegates at CRN‘s Channel Conference MSP that they believe high multiples are here to stay.

 

Read More – www.channelweb.co.uk

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WeWork has acquired more than 20 companies in the run-up to its IPO

In their endeavors to scale operations and improve their brands, VC-backed companies have turned to robust M&A activity in recent years. Taking notes from consumer-facing platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, who led the way to establish how private companies can grow from strategic acquisitions before their historic rides to the public markets, WeWork has acquired 21 startups to date, with a bulk of those investments sealed in the last three years.

The co-working giant raised nearly $1 billion in VC funding before it made its first acquisition in 2015 with Case, which provides building design and information-modeling services. And in a bid to either grow the current business or explore opportunities in other industries, WeWork is currently one of the most active VC-backed acquirers in the space.

How many of those investments were directly related to the company’s space-as-a-service offering? According to a recent PitchBook analyst note, the split of acquisitions made by WeWork related to the core business versus noncore is an estimated 60-40. Notable acquisitions that currently have little to do with WeWork’s office rental focus include Flatiron School, which offers a coding education platform and Islands Media, the developer of a messaging app for college students.

The co-working giant revealed mounting losses in its S-1 filing last month. However, its appetite to acquire startups that range from the developer an office sign-in system to a behavior-analytics platform, indicates that buying tech or venturing beyond its core business via an acquisition seems to be the preferred route for WeWork, instead of building the same thing in-house.

While mega-deals from deep-pocketed investors such as SoftBank or eye-popping valuation step-ups may have favored WeWork’s acquisition strategies so far, it’s difficult to say whether the business will continue to pick up startups at the same rate in the future, especially as it plans to seek a valuation of between $20 billion and $30 billion in its upcoming IPO, slashing its last private market valuation, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Read More – www.pitchbook.com

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Leeds-based ticketing platform acquired by Festicket

Leeds-based ticketing platform, Event Genius, has been acquired by Festicket, the world’s largest platform for music festival experiences.

The sale includes Event Genius’s consumer facing brand, Ticket Arena. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

The new offering, known as Event Genius by Festicket, will create an “end-to-end platform for organisers and fans alike, providing the most complete offering in the live entertainment industry”.

Founded by managing director Reshad Hossenally (pictured above) in 2008, Event Genius offers complete event solutions to events including Wales Rally GB, Motion Bristol, Annie Mac’s Lost & Found Festival, Summer Daze, Ibiza Rocks and BPM Festival.

Following the acquisition, Festicket will roll out the new offering to festivals, concerts, clubs, sports, family attractions and other events worldwide.

Based in Leeds and London, Event Genius and Ticket Arena has worked with over 1.9 million customers and generated over €400 million worth of sales.

Festicket, founded in 2012 by Zack Sabban and Jonathan Younes, is backed by investors including Beringea, Edge, Lepe Partners and ProFounders. It was ranked as the UK’s 21st fastest-growing technology company by the Sunday Times Tech Track 100 in 2018.

Zack Sabban, CEO and co-founder at Festicket, said: “The acquisition transforms Festicket’s product set. In Event Genius, we have found a company that shares our mission to be a disruptive force in the live entertainment market and – ultimately – to bring the best possible experiences to fans. Reshad and the team have built a great product they have good reason to be proud of, and I look forward to welcoming them to the Festicket family.”

Hossenally, who will join Festicket as chief supply chain officer, said: “The Event Genius mission has always been to utilise technology to bring event organisers and consumers a better experience, regardless of the size or type of event. Couple this with Festicket’s global marketplace and supplier network and we have something truly unique for the events industry.”

Read More – www.prolificnorth.co.uk

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Fans at crisis club Bury turn out to clean up their stadium

Bury have been given until 5pm on Tuesday to secure their future, with current owner Steve Dale in talks with data analytics company C&N Sporting Risk over a potential takeover.

However, EFL executive chair Debbie Jevans has suggested that deadline could be extended if only “one per cent” of the deal remains to be completed.

Volunteers have been arriving at Gigg Lane this morning to help after an appeal from the club to help clean up the stadium.

“Whilst the EFL and our potential new owners proceed with their necessary paperwork and dealings, the club needs to prepare the Stadium in order for Saturdays EFL Sky Bet League One clash with Doncaster Rovers to take place.

“With Tuesday’s deadline firmly set, preparations for our first game of the season will commence at 9:00am on Tuesday morning.”

“Recent events, over the summer months, have left the club with just a skeleton staff and we must, therefore, call on voluntary help in order to get the Stadium ready.”

– Bury FC

Read More – www.itv.com