Paragon M&A

Paragon M&A is delighted to have advised a consortium of investors on their acquisition of Milton Keynes Dons Football Club.   The transaction is another example of Paragon M&A’s track record in football, this being one of several football club takeovers they are currently working on.   The Paragon M&A team was led by Andrew Johnson, Dillon Mistry and Lewis Jennings. #paragonmanda

Spring is finally here, summer is around the corner, and..... Paragon M&A is pleased to have advised Risk Capital Partners LLP, a UK private equity firm, on its investment in Simpson Travel – the specialist luxury tour operator. The transaction represents an exciting opportunity to build on the company’s ambitious growth plans after seeing record levels of activity through 2023 and 2024 with bookings exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Paragon M&A (led by Lewis Jennings and Edwina Charlton) worked alongside Irwin Mitchell (led by Adam Kaucher) to structure a buy-side W&I programme for the transaction. #paragonmanda #flighttoquality

Paragon M&A's Andrew Johnson and Rupert Newman were delighted to join Kanmi Lawson this morning at Trinity International's breakfast seminar on 'Insuring African M&A transactions'. They focused on the nuances and differences with the policies they place in Africa in comparison with those on European, Middle Eastern and Asia-Pacific transactions at Paragon M&A for strategic and sponsor-led purchasers. #paragonmanda #flighttoquality

Paragon M&A is pleased to have advised Wincanton, the leading British supply chain solutions company on its acquisition of Invar Group. Founded in 2005 with operations in the UK, Poland, the Netherlands and the US – Invar Group is a specialist in warehouse execution software, automation and controls. Invar’s proprietary software powers automated warehouse solutions, in particular robots and automation, helping Wincanton to create sustainable supply chain value through technology and automation to both the existing and newly acquired blue chip customer base. Paragon M&A (led by Rupert Newman and Brian Hendry) worked alongside DWF (led by Katy Philips and Alasdair Outhwaite) to structure a buy-side W&I programme for the transaction. This transaction is another example of Paragon M&A supporting public companies in making cross-border acquisitions. #paragonmanda #flightoquality

Paragon M&A is pleased to have advised ResultsCX, a leading provider of transformational CXM (Customer Experience Management) services to global brands on its acquisition of Huntswood – a UK-based consulting and customer solutions company. The acquisition of Huntswood expands the service capabilities of ResultsCX in the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance) sector as well as strengthening connections in the utilities sector. With a significant workforce in South Africa - an increasingly sought-after offshoring destination – the acquisition not only extends the geographical reach of ResultsCX but also supports Result CX’s broader strategic growth objectives in Europe. Paragon M&A (led by Rupert Newman, Brian Hendry & Andrew Johnson) worked alongside CMS (led by Matthew Davies and Luke Chapman) to structure a buy-side W&I programme for the transaction. This transaction is another example of Paragon M&A supporting PE-backed US corporates in acquiring multi-national European-headquartered businesses. #paragonmanda #flightoquality

Paragon M&A is pleased to have advised Coterie Holdings (advised by Russell-Cooke Solicitors  – led by Scott Leonard) on its acquisition of Hallgarten & Novum Wines. Founded in 1933, Hallgarten & Novum Wines is one of the UK’s leading specialist wine importers and suppliers to the hospitality and premium off-trade retail sectors. Coterie Holdings also owns Lay & Wheeler, Jera Wine and Coterie Vaults.    This transaction is another example of Paragon M&A advising clients active in the retail and food & beverage sectors. The team was led by Rupert Newman and Lewis Jennings #paragonmandab #flighttoquality

Paragon M&A is pleased to have advised Keywords Studios, the leading international provider of creative and technology-enabled solutions to the global video games and entertainment industries, on its acquisition of The Multiplayer Group (MPG). Paragon M&A worked alongside Keywords Studios’ legal advisors (DWF – led by Paddy Eaton) to structure a buyer-side W&I programme of insurance. The Multiplayer Group (MPG) has deep experience in developing AAA multiplayer games and the use of technology and analytics having worked alongside developers such as Activision Blizzard, Bethseda, ZeniMax Media, Epic and 2K. The acquisition will enhance the Keywords platform, expanding its offering to encompass specialised multiplayer game development at scale.   The Paragon M&A team was led by Brian Hendry and Rupert Newman. #paragonmanda #flighttoquality

Paragon M&A is pleased to have advised ECI Software Solutions, a global leader in cloud-based business management solutions on its acquisition of treetop – a Netherlands-based software company specializing in business software solutions for the residential construction and craft industry. This acquisition will significantly expand ECI Software Solutions’ existing presence in Europe adding almost 3,000 customers and 100+ employees. treetop has been formed through a selective buy-and-build strategy with support from its majority stakeholder, Nedvest Capital. Paragon M&A initially worked alongside Nedvest Capital’s advisors JB Law (led by Jeroen Bleeker and Walter Borchert) and Houlihan Lokey (led by Sascha Pfeiffer and Pascal Haas) to structure a buy-side W&I programme for the transaction. ECI Software Solutions were advised by Houthoff (led by Alexander Kaarls and Josephine de Bok). The Paragon M&A team was led by Rupert Newman and Domenico Mogavero. #paragonmanda #flighttoquality

Paragon M&A is pleased to have advised Pioneer Point Partners (advised by Ashurst – led by Jason Radford and Hayley Gow ) on its acquisition of Esken Renewables, the UK’s largest processor and supplier of waste wood feedstock to the biomass energy sector. Paragon M&A was involved on both sides of the transaction, initially working alongside the vendor’s advisors Eversheds Sutherland. This transaction marks the 7th investment made by the Pioneer Infrastructure Partners SCSp fund which focusses on lower mid-market sustainable infrastructure investments across Western Europe.   The Paragon M&A team was led by Rupert Newman and Brian Hendry. #paragonmanda #flighttoquality