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Gresham-backed IESA appoints new CEO

09 May 2013

IESA, a leading international business process outsourcing (BPO) company based in Warrington, Cheshire, has recently appointed Glenn Timms as its new CEO. IESA is an international BPO business that manages its customers’ indirect material spend via an integrated e-procurement platform.

Gresham-backed Hotter Opens 50th Store

07 March 2013

Gresham-backed Hotter Shoes (“Hotter” or “the Company””) today celebrated the opening of its 50th store worldwide.

Gresham sells 7city Learning to Fitch

24 January 2013

Gresham Private Equity (“Gresham”), a leading mid-market UK investment firm, today announces that it has successfully exited 7city Learning (“7city”) through the sale of the business to Fitch Group (“Fitch”). Fitch is combining 7city with its Fitch Training unit to form Fitch 7city Learning, a global leader in financial training. The sale represents a strong exit for Gresham.

Gresham-backed James Grant Group acquires Hall Or Nothing

08 January 2013

Gresham-backed James Grant Group (JGG), one of the UK’s leading media organisations, has significantly strengthened its service offering by acquiring Hall Or Nothing, a long-established and widely successful music management agency.

Gresham-backed ICR makes third acquisition

08 January 2013

Gresham Private Equity, one of the leading mid-market investment firms in the UK, today announced that its portfolio company ICR Integrity Ltd. (“ICR”), an energy services group based in Aberdeen, has acquired Chemical Injection Utilities Ltd (“CIU”)

Gresham completes the simultaneous £25m MBO of Investis and the acquisition of Hemscott’s investor relations business

02 October 2012

Gresham, the UK mid market private equity specialist, today announces that it has completed the £25 million management buyout of Investis, the UK market leader in the provision of digital corporate communications for public companies. At the same time, the investor relations business of Hemscott has been acquired from Morningstar Inc.

Gresham-backed ICR Integrity acquires Moss Ltd

10 August 2012

Gresham Private Equity today announces that ICR Integrity, the asset integrity specialist for the oil and gas industry, has acquired the Kendal-based mechanical services provider MOSS Mechanical On Site Services Ltd (MOSS).

Gresham-backed James Grant Group acquires Industry Media

12 July 2012

Gresham, the UK growth buy-out private equity specialist, today announces that James Grant Group (JGG), the market leading provider of management and professional services to the media, music and sports sectors, has acquired Industry Media, the premier specialist business affairs consultancy for the television industry.

Gresham recruits Marketing Manager

19 June 2012

Gresham, the mid-market Private Equity firm, has appointed Michaela Ellison as its new Marketing Manager. Michaela will be based in the London office but will oversee marketing activity across Gresham’s four offices including Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol.

Gresham delivers second highly successful exit of year with sale of Marston Group

06 June 2012

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

Gresham invests £23 million in MBO of IESA

21 May 2012

Gresham announces that it has invested £23 million in the management buy-out of IESA, the UK market leader in the management of maintenance, repair and operating goods (MRO) expenditure, through integrated supply solutions.

Gresham recruits E-commerce Specialist, Adam Rudd

09 May 2012

Gresham, the mid market private equity firm, has appointed Adam Rudd as Investment Manager. Adam joins the Manchester office as part of the deal team. The announcement highlights Gresham’s commitment to building on its highly experienced regional investment team.

Gresham announces agreement to sell Olaer

24 April 2012

Gresham Private Equity today announces that it has successfully signed a deal to sell its investment in Olaer to Parker Hannifin, the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems. The deal is subject to regulatory approval. The performance of the Olaer Group since acquisition in 2005 will result in an exceptional return on investment for Gresham.

Gresham-backed James Grant Group acquires Gallowgate Holdings Limited

03 April 2012

Gresham, the UK mid-market private equity specialist, today announces that James Grant Group (“JGG”) has acquired Gallowgate Holdings Limited.

Gresham-backed LAS Claims Management acquires Waylett & Co

28 March 2012

Gresham, the UK mid market private equity specialist, today announces that LAS Claims Management Ltd (“LAS”) has acquired the building consultancy, Waylett and Co (“Waylett”).

Gresham-backed Team Telecom Group Makes Second Acquisition in Nine Months

08 March 2012

Gresham Private Equity announces today that Team Telecom Group (“TTG”) has acquired wireless technology consultancy, systems integrator and network services provider Red-M, the second acquisition made by TTG since Gresham backed its £32.8m management buyout from Spice Plc in May 2010.

Gresham-backed James Grant Group Completes Seven Acquisitions Within Two Years

07 December 2011

Gresham, the UK mid-market private equity specialist, today announces that James Grant Group (“JGG”) has acquired two companies: Manchester-based accountancy practice S Crowther & Co. and Islington-based media PR specialists Franklin Rae Communications. These acquisitions are the sixth and seventh completed by JGG since Gresham Private Equity backed its management buyout in August 2009.

Gresham Backed ICR Integrity Aquires NECE Ltd In First Stage of Expansion

13 October 2011

Gresham Private Equity today announces that ICR Integrity has acquired asset integrity specialists North East Corrosion Engineers Ltd (NECE Ltd), in the first phase of the group’s expansion since its formation in July.

Gresham backed James Grant Group Acquires Rabbit Vocal Management Limited

11 October 2011

Gresham Private Equity today announces that James Grant Group (“JGG”) has acquired the entire issued share capital of Rabbit Vocal Management Limited, the leading London based Voiceover Management Company.

Gresham backs secondary buy-out of Walker Technical Resources

05 July 2011

Gresham, the UK mid market private equity specialist, today announces that it has backed the secondary buy-out of Walker Technical Resources (“Walker”) from Maven Capital Partners.

Gresham backed Team Telecom group acquires C&C Technology in first step of expansion

10 May 2011

Communications specialist TTG targets growth in the aviation sector with first acquisition to support its successful AirRadio operations

Gresham backed West Cornwall Pasty Company hits the road

21 February 2011

Gresham Private Equity today announces that the West Cornwall Pasty Company (WCPC), the UK’s market-leading retailer of traditional, quality, handmade Cornish pasties has signed an exclusive partnership with Moto, the UK’s largest motorway service area operator.

Sir David Brown joins Gresham backed Team Telecom Group as Non-Executive Director

05 November 2010

Team Telecom Group (TTG), Gresham Private Equity’s most recently backed investment, today announced the appointment of Sir David Brown, one of the UK’s most respected figures in telecommunications and electronics, as a Non-Executive Director.

Gresham backed James Grant Group acquires Anthony Addis & Co

02 July 2010

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.

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

26 April 2010

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”).

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

08 April 2010

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.

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

04 March 2010

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.

James Grant Group appoints Michael Grade as Non-Executive Chairman

24 February 2010

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.

Gresham backed James Grant Group acquires First Artist Management

12 February 2010

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”).

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

09 February 2010

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

Gresham to achieve 3.4x money on exit of Minivator Group

02 February 2010

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.

Gresham further expands regional commitment with launch of Bristol office

28 January 2010

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.

Gresham appoints new Manchester investment Partner

14 January 2010

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

New senior investment Partner

31 August 2009

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.

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

29 July 2009

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”).