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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”).

Minivator wins Business of the Year Award 2008

28 November 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.

Gresham appoints new investment partner

01 June 2008

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.

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

10 April 2008

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”).