Jonathan Boyers, head of corporate finance for the North of England at accountancy firm KPMG, was named Dealmaker of the Year at last night’s North West Deals of the Year Awards. Boyers also received the award for Corporate Financier of … Continue reading →

Bridgepoint Development Capital has backed a management buyout of Building Automation Solutions (BAS). The Altrincham-based company, founded in 2006 following a buyout from Siemens, helps businesses reduce their energy costs and consumption. Managing director Brin Sheridan led the buyout. BAS … Continue reading →

Altrincham building energy management firm Building Automation Solutions has changed hands in a buy-out worth £40 million. A management team led by chief executive Brin Sheridan has bought the business from Bob Savage and Steve Dalton, who had led its … Continue reading →

By Chris Barry – Editor, North West Altrincham-based building management firm Building Automation Solutions has changed hands in a buy-out worth £40m. A management team led by chief executive Brin Sheridan and backed by London-based Bridgepoint Development Capital have bought … Continue reading →

Liverpool-headquartered Bibby Distribution has completed the acquisition of transport and warehousing company Taygroup for an undisclosed sum. The deal will raise the group’s turnover by approximately 10 per cent to more than £200m and add an extra 300 vehicles to … Continue reading →

The courtroom drama that will decide the sale of Liverpool FC is a “quite unique” situation, a leading city solicitor said last night, writes City Editor David Bartlett. Chairman Martin Broughton will go to court in the coming days to … Continue reading →

With Liverpool FC continuing to struggle on the pitch, the battle for control off it is seen by many fans as vital to a revival in fortunes. This month is regarded as crucial in settling the long-term ownership of the … Continue reading →

Private equity outfit YFM is close to completing the buyout of north west retail chain Dawsons Music, with plans to roll out stores across the country. The MEN understands Dawsons is likely to change hands before the end of the … Continue reading →

Towergate Partnership has postponed its £665m bond offering as a result of conditions in the debt markets, according to a statement The company had announced its intention to offer £665m of 2017 and 2018-dated senior secured notes and senior notes. … Continue reading →

Corporate finance boutique Dow Schofield Watts (DSW) has formed a partnership with management due diligence consultancy Diligencia. The partnership will offer a range of due diligence services, including financial, management, operational and commercial. The team has worked with clients that … Continue reading →