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02 July 2010

Gresham backed James Grant Group acquires Anthony Addis & Co

Gresham Private Equity today announces that OJK Limited (“OJK”), part of Gresham backed James Grant Group (“JGG”), has acquired Addis & Co, a Stockport based accountancy practice. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

26 April 2010

Gresham backs the £32.8 million management buy-out of Team Telecom Group

Gresham, the UK mid market private equity specialist, today announces that it has exchanged contracts on the £32.8 million management buy-out of Team Telecom Group (“TTG”) from Spice plc (“Spice”).

08 April 2010

Gresham invests £12.3m in the MBO of Lanes Assistance Services

Gresham, the UK mid market private equity specialist, today announces that it has completed an investment of £12.3 million in Lanes Assistance Services (“LAS”). The investment will buy-out existing shareholder Lanes Group plc and provides significant capital to develop LAS’ infrastructure and personnel to drive future growth. Gresham provided 100% of the funding.

04 March 2010

Gresham backed James Grant Group acquires part of Michael Kay & Co.

Gresham Private Equity, the UK mid market private equity specialist, today announces that OJK Limited (“OJK”), part of its most recently backed investment, James Grant Group (“JGG”) has acquired the entertainment element of Michael Kay & Company (“Michael Kay”), the Birmingham based specialist accountancy practice. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

24 February 2010

James Grant Group appoints Michael Grade as Non-Executive Chairman

James Grant Group Limited (“JGG”), Gresham Private Equity’s most recently backed investment, today announced the appointment of Michael Grade as Non-Executive Chairman of the Group. Michael will join the board of JGG with immediate effect.

12 February 2010

Gresham backed James Grant Group acquires First Artist Management

Gresham Private Equity, the UK mid-market private equity specialist, today announces that James Grant Media (“JGM”) part of one of its most recently backed investments, James Grant Group (“JGG”), has acquired the business and assets of artist representation agency First Artist Management (“FAM”).

09 February 2010

Gresham prominent in league table of Britain’s fastest growing private equity backed companies

Seven of the companies listed in the annual Sunday Times Deloitte Buyout Track 100 are either currently supported or have been supported by Gresham.

02 February 2010

Gresham to achieve 3.4x money on exit of Minivator Group

Gresham Private Equity, the UK mid market private equity specialist, today announces that it has successfully signed a deal to dispose of its investment in Minivator Group through the sale of the business to Handicare Group, one of the leading health companies in Europe.

28 January 2010

Gresham further expands regional commitment with launch of Bristol office

Gresham, the mid market private equity firm, today announces the opening of its Bristol office which will serve the wider markets of the South West and Wales.

14 January 2010

Gresham appoints new Manchester investment Partner

Gresham, the mid market private equity firm, has appointed Mark Blower as a Partner in its investment team.

01 September 2009

New senior investment Partner

Gresham, the mid market private equity firm, has appointed Anthony Bull as a Partner in its investment team. The appointment is effective as of 21st September 2009.

30 July 2009

Gresham backs Management Buy-Out to create James Grant Group Limited

Gresham Private Equity, the UK mid market private equity specialist, today announces that it has exchanged contracts on the £20.75m management buy-out of five of Formation Group PLC’s (“Formation”) nine businesses to create James Grant Group Limited (“JGG or “the Group”).

28 November 2008

Minivator wins Business of the Year Award 2008

Minivator, the country’s second largest supplier of stairlifts and independent living products has been awarded the accolade of Black Country Business of the Year Award for 2008.

02 June 2008

Gresham appoints new investment partner

Gresham, the mid market private equity firm, today announces the appointment of Dan Hatcher as a partner in its investment team. He will be based in London.

11 April 2008

Gresham backs the 82m management buy-out of Johnson Clothing Ltd

Gresham, the UK mid market private equity specialist, today announces that it has exchanged contracts on the £82.5 million management buy-out of Johnson Clothing Limited (“JCL”), the leading UK corporatewear provider, from Johnson Service Group PLC (“JSG”).

17 March 2008

Gresham achieves 3 4x money on exit of PIMS Group

Gresham Private Equity, the UK mid market private equity specialist, today announces that it has successfully exited PIMS Group through the sale of the business to Inflexion.

03 March 2008

Gresham announces successful sale of leading insurance broker Giles

Gresham Private Equity, the UK mid market private equity specialist, today announces that it has successfully exited Giles through the sale of the business to Charterhouse Capital Partners.

14 January 2008

2007 - Gresham goes from strength to strength

Five exciting new investments realised across key sectors.