Recent Deals




October 2007

Target advised the board and assisted in negotiations forSales of the leading electronic surveillance provider to Cohort PLC for £25 million

Target Corporate Finance advised the board of SEA on the deal, which is the second acquisition by Cohort since its lisitng on AIM last year.  Cohort has agreed an initial consideration of £20.7 million in shares and cash with a further performance-related deferred consideration in cash of up to £4.7 million.  The deal was funded by a share placement.

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December 2006

Target advised on exit options for company founders  

Shield Environmental Services was taken over by a management team led by the younger brother of the founders.  Phillip and John House, who set up the business in 1979, appointed Target Corporate Fincance last year to work closely with them to explore their exit options.

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SONNING GOLF CLUB

March 2008

Target advised shareholders on the sale of one of the best-known golf clubs in Berkshire

Sonning Gold Club, one of the best-known clubs in Berkshire, has been acquired by Comland Leisure Ltd.  Comland is planning a programme of investment at the club to develop and improve facilities.

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May 2007

Target provided bid support to ISIS for their Investment into CableCom Networking

ISIS Equity Partners has invested in Cablecom Networking, the UK' leading provider of IT and communication services in student and key worker accommodation.  Target advised the management team of CableCom on the transaction. 

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July 2007

Target advised on the sale of bakery chain to private equity HG Capital

The transaction saw the putting in place of a new management team with plans for an aggressive expansion of the business on the back of significant investment from HG over the coming years.

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July 2007

Target advised the Newco and Management on the £71 million trade buy-out

NP Aerospace (NPA) a leading provider of Personal Protective Equipment and vehicle armouring to the MOD, has undergone a £71 million trade buy-out backed by one of its major suppliers, The Morgan Crucible Company plc.  Target advised NP Aerospace on the deal, which is one of the first genuine trade buy-outs backed by a FTSE 250 company.

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January 2008

Target advised shareholders on the £7 million replacement capital transaction

Playforce, one of the leading providers of children's play areas to schools, has undergone a £7 million replacement capital transation supported by ISIS Equity Partners and HSBC Bank.  Target advised the owners, Edward and Rachael Webb, on the deal, which will allow them to realise part of their investment in the company and provide funds for growth.

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January 2008

 Target advised shareholders on the sale of leading financial recruitment company to Ambition (AUS) for c.£16 million

One of London's leading independent recruitment consultancies, Witan Jardine has been acquired by the Australian company Ambition Group in a deal worth in the region of £16 million.  Witan Jardine, which specialises in accounting, marketing, banking and investment management and risk management recruitment, has had an alliance with Ambition since 2006.

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