Background The £112m acquisition of speciality chemicals distributor Multisol Group, by German-owned chemicals business Brenntag has generated substantial shareholder returns. Multisol distributes specialised lubricant additives, high quality base oils and performance fluids in Europe and Africa, working with some of … Continue reading
Case Studies
Case Study: PTP of Ideal Shopping Direct Plc £78.3M
Background Inflexion Private Equity completed the take-private acquisition of Ideal in a £78.3m transaction. The company was delisted from AIM on 22 June 2011. Ideal sells lifestyle and niche craft and hobbyist products to consumers through TV shopping channels, the … Continue reading
Case Study: Sale PH Jones Group £30.0M
Sale PH Jones Group Acquisition of the Utility Services Division of PH Jones Group Sale of minority shareholding in Plumbnations Background PH Jones carries out more than 8,000 central heating installations every year through 28 contracts within the social housing … Continue reading
Case Study: Sale of BAS (Energy Services Group) £40.0M
Background Bridgepoint Development Capital backed a management buyout of Building Automation Solutions (BAS) in December 2010. The Altrincham-based company, founded in 2006 following a buyout from Siemens, helps businesses reduce their energy costs and consumption. Under the deal, the owners … Continue reading


