Deal Announcements

Kevan Shaw has raised development funding for a rapidly growing motor cycle spares distributor, BFM Distribution Limited (“BFM”), based in Bradford. BFM has grown rapidly since its commencement three years ago and has already achieved a marked increase in turnover. Kevan Shaw said “substantial further working capital funding was required…

Kevan Shaw acted as lead deal adviser to a management team led by buy-in candidate Tony Webster on the Management Buy-In/Buy-Out of Manchester based Sunquest Tanning Systems Limited. Sunquest is the largest manufacturer of UV vertical tanning units, lie-down sunbeds and non-UV manual and automated spray tanning booths in the…

Kevan Shaw acted as lead deal adviser in respect of the disposal of a Crossfield Engineering, a Sheffield based manufacturer of bespoke mechanical handling equipment. The business was established shortly after the Second World War and has built up a reputation in designing and manufacturing, for example, conveyor systems, materials…

Kevan Shaw acted as lead deal adviser in respect of the disposal of Ditto Studios Limited a leading software developer. Ditto is a leading wireless games developer, producing and distributing innovative 2D/3D groundbreaking gaming entertainment for next-generation wireless devices. Following an auction process, led by Kevan Shaw, the company was…

Kevan Shaw acted as lead deal adviser for Q4 Synergy Limited (“Q4”), a Reading based company, in connection with the acquisition of Nottingham based FX Computers Limited (“FX”). Q4 Synergy is an approved software reseller selling bespoke software. Q4 provides sophisticated remote monitoring of ICT hardware with software support and…

Kevan Shaw recently advised a Management Buy-Out team led by Steven Kay on the successfully completed acquisition of IMS (GB) Limited. Through its core Uniplan product, IMS specialises in the provision of integrated software solutions to customers in the manufacturing sector. Kevan Shaw advised on all aspects of the Buy-Out…