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Acquisition by Six Degrees Group of Blue Square Telecom Limited

HMT led by partner Simon Jordan and Associate Director Catherine Jones, were delighted to advise Six Degrees, the new communications business, on its acquisition of Blue Square Telecom Limited (“BST”). The deal was funded by Penta Capital and Clydesdale Bank.

Merger of Planit Holdings Limited and Vero Software Limited

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Peter Barrand, advised the management of Planit Holdings Limited on their merger with Vero Software Limited, a leading provider of CAD/CAM/CAE solutions for the tooling industry.

Tendeka Sells Industrial Monitoring Business of Sensornet Ltd to Nova Metrix LLC

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson and Executive Sameer Bakshi, advised the Tendeka Board on the disposal of the industrial monitoring business of its London-based fibre optic monitoring subsidiary, Sensornet Ltd, to the Nova Metrix LLC

Acquisition by Six Degrees Group of Key Account Management Limited

HMT led by partner Simon Jordan were delighted to assist the new managed data services business, Six Degrees Group on the acquisition of Key Account Management Limited, a provider of telecommunication products and services.

Imperial Innovations Group PLC Invests in Stanmore Implants

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Simon Jordan advised Imperial Innovations, the UK's leading technology commercialisation and investment company, on its £4 million investment in Stanmore Implants

Penta backs £60m managed data buy and build

HMT led by partner Simon Jordan were delighted to advise the former management team of SpiriTel plc, led by Alastair Mills and Ronnie Smith, on the formation of a new communications Group focussed on managed data services.

Disposal of EcoTECH

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson, advised the shareholders of ecoTECHon their disposal to Climate Energy Limited, a leading carbon reduction management agent.

Disposal of Netmums Ltd

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson, advised the shareholders of Netmums Limited on the disposal to the Aufeminin Group, the No.1 publisher of women’s websites worldwide. HMT led a competitive sale process which resulted in realising maximum value for the shareholders.

Acqusition by Redeem Holdings of EMC

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson and executive Matthew Gordon-Smith, advised Redeem Holdings Limited on the acquisition of specialist business to business recycler Environmental Mobile Control Limited.

Acqusition by AFL Telecommunications of TCC Group

HMT Corporate Finance led by partner Peter Barrand advised AFL Telecommunications LLC on its acquisition of TCC Group, a leading telecommunications network implementation and integration provider based in Bracknell.

Acqusition by Leaders of JSM Property Management

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson and associate director Catherine Jones, undertook due diligence for Leaders, a regional independent business specialising in the letting and management of residential properties, on their acquisition of JSM Property Management Limited (“JSM”)

Disposal of Basildon Chemical Company Ltd

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson, advised the shareholders of Basildon Chemical Company Limited on the disposal to KCC Corporation, an international chemical manufacturer based in South Korea. HMT led a competitive sales process which resulted in realising maximum value for the shareholders.

Hallmark Hotels acquisition of Croydon's Aerodrome Hotel

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson, introduced the Hallmark Hotels Group, backed by Palatine Private Equity, to the opportunity to acquire the Aerodrome Hotel based in Croydon, for an undisclosed sum. HMT both sourced the opportunity and advised Hallmark throughout the negotiations with the vendors.

Gooch & Housego Plc acquisition of Crystal Technology

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Peter Barrand and Assistant Director Catherine Jones provided both corporate finance and due diligence services to Gooch & Housego PLC on its acquisition of Crystal Technology LLC, a Californian based manufacturer of acousto-optic, electro-optic and fibre optic components and systems, and oxide single crystal materials for optical applications.

MBO of Lymington Precision Engineers

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partners Simon Jordan and Bruce Morrison and manager Catherine Jones, advised Vine Street Capital on their investment in the MBO of Lymington Precision Engineers.

MBI of Redeem Limited

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson and manager James Mines, advised a management buy-in team on the acquisition of Redeem Limited.

Gooch & Housego Plc acquisition of EM4, Inc

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partners Peter Barrand and Simon Jordan provided both corporate finance and due diligence services to Gooch & Housego PLC on their proposed acquisition of EM4, Inc, a US manufacturer of fibre optics. The transaction will be funded by a placing of shares to raise approximately £10.6 million.

MBO of AS Fire and Rescue, Supply 999 and Todd Research

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Simon Jordan and manager Catherine Jones, advised Spring Ventures on their investment in the MBO of AS Fire and Rescue Equipment Limited, Supply 999 Limited and Todd Research Limited.

RJD Partners backs management buy-in of Dunham Leisure Limited

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Wall and manager Amish Bakhai, advised an MBI team and RJD Partners on the management buy-in of Dunham Leisure Limited, a leading holiday park business based in South East Scotland.

Investment in Yospace by Catapult Venture Managers

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Simon Jordan and manager Catherine Lister, advised Catapult Venture Managers Limited on their investment in Yospace Enterprises Limited.

Investment in Farfetch.com by Advent Venture Partners

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson and manager Catherine Lister, advised Advent Venture Partners LLP on their investment of $4.5 million in farfetch.com E-commerce Solutions Limited.

Investment in Vyre Limited by Octopus Capital for Enterprise Fund

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson and manager Catherine Lister, advised Octopus Ventures on its investment of £1m in Vyre Limited from its Capital for Enterprise fund.

Semafone completes £1.9m fundraising from Octopus Ventures

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson and manager Amish Bakhai, advised Semafone Limited on its £1.9m fundraising from Octopus Ventures.

Secondary buyout of Secomak Holdings Limited

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson and manager Wesley Fell-Smith, advised the shareholders of Secomak Holdings Limited on the secondary MBO of the company, supported by asset finance from Lloyds TSB.

Spiritel plc acquisition of Housing Communications Limited

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Simon Jordan and manager Stephen Penpraze, were delighted to advise SpiriTel, a leading business communications service provider group, on the acquisition of Housing Communications Limited.

Management buy-in of Guralp Systems Limited

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson and executive John Price, advised Primary Capital, and Newco on their recent £20 million buy-in of Guralp Systems Limited.

HMT named 'Corporate Finance Team of the Year' at recent awards

HMT fought off competition from the likes of Grant Thornton and PwC to be named ‘Corporate Finance Team of the Year’ at the recent Thames Valley & Solent Deal Awards.

Acquisition of Cobent Limited by Access Intelligence plc

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson and manager Catherine Lister, advised Access Intelligence plc on the acquisition of Cobent Limited, a software business that provides learning management software primarily to regulated sectors, for £5 million.

Spiritel plc acquisition of Mobotel Management Limited

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Simon Jordan, were delighted to advise SpiriTel, a leading business communications service provider group, on the acquisition of Mobotel Management Limited.

Maven Capital Partners Public-to-Private acquisition of Litcomp plc

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson and executive James Mines, advised Maven Capital Partners and Newco on completing the public to private purchase of LitComp Plc. Business Angel, Nigel Wray, provided additional equity funding.

Spiritel plc acquisition of Boucon Network Solutions Limited

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Simon Jordan and manager James Mines, advised SpiriTel on the acquisition of Boucon Network Solutions Limited.

Four Times Enterprises investment in Kings Court Trust Corporation

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Peter Barrand, were delighted to advise Four Times Enterprises Ltd on its majority investment in Kings Court Trust Corporation.

Plus Semi completes acquisition of X-FAB UK

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partners Bruce Morrison and Simon Jordan, advised Swindon-based Plus Semi on the acquisition of Plymouth based X-FAB UK from its German parent company. Following completion of the acquisition, the two semiconductor manufacturing sites have been integrated into Plymouth and the business will operate as Plessey Semiconductors Limited.

YFM funds back £3.5 million High Security MBI

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Simon Jordan, advised YFM Private Equity on the £3.5 million MBI of Deep-Secure Limited.

Spiritel plc acquisition of ADK Communications Limited

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partners Simon Jordan and Bruce Morrison, were delighted to advise SpiriTel, a leading business communications service provider group, on the acquisition of ADK Communications Ltd.

Spiritel plc acquisition of Edge Solutions Limited

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partners Bruce Morrison and Simon Jordan, were delighted to advise SpiriTel plc, a leading integrated business communications service provider, on its acquisition of Edge Solutions Limited.

Disposal of in4tek Limited to Civica Group Ltd

HMT Corporate Finance led by Peter Barrand and manager Ash Patel advised the shareholders of in4tek Limited on its disposal to Civica Group Ltd.

Preserv8 completes round of fundraising

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Bruce Morrison, acted for Preserv8 Limited in successfully sourcing and negotiating development funding from a number of private investors.

Acquisition of Friends Reunited Group by brightsolid Limited

HMT Corporate Finance provided fully integrated corporate finance, transaction support and tax advisory services to brightsolid limited on its £25m acquisition of Friends Reunited Group from ITV plc.

Acquisition of Ether-Ray Limited by Access Intelligence plc

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson and executive John Price, advised Access Intelligence plc on the acquisition of Ether-ray Limited, a software business that specialises in the public sector market, for £2.4 million in cash. Convertible loan notes were issued to Unicorn VCT Plc and Elderstreet VCT Plc, a significant shareholder, raising £1.75 million to part fund the transaction.

Management buyout of Westway Cooling Limited

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson and executive John Price, advised Maven Capital Partners, and Newco on their recent buyout of Westway Cooling Limited. Matrix Private Equity Partners provided additional equity funding, whilst the Cooperative Bank provided term debt and banking facilities.

Refinancing of TelecomFM Holdings Limited

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson and manager Wesley Fell-Smith, advised the management of TelecomFM Holdings Limited on the refinancing of the company’s debt facilities that were originally secured as part of a management buyout in September 2008. The refinancing was secured from the Royal Bank of Scotland and involved replacing existing facilities as well as providing additional working capital headroom in order to support the company’s continuing strong growth.

Management team acquires Swindon semiconductor foundry business from MHS Electronics UK

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Bruce Morrison, advised management on its acquisition of the semiconductor foundry business of MHS Electronics UK Limited from its joint administrators. The Swindon facility’s management team worked with JSFM Consulting Limited, a business consultancy practice of whom MHS UK was a client, to put together a competitive bid. The business will trade as Plus Semi, a trading division of JSFM Consulting.

Acquisition by Premier Research Arizona LLC of Pivotal Research Centers Inc

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partners Bruce Morrison and Simon Jordan, advised Premier Research Group, an international pharmaceutical services group, on the acquisition of Pivotal Research Centers Inc, funded by ECI Partners.

Management buyout of ICA Limited

HMT Corporate Finance, led by partner Andrew Thomson and manager Wesley Fell-Smith, advised a management buyout team, led by Simon Whapshott, on the acquisition of ICA Digital Limited, the non-trading holding company of ICA Limited. HMT sourced equity funding from Foresight Group, with debt provided by the Royal Bank of Scotland.

HMT Corporate Finance make 'Top 15' in Thomson Reuters league table

HMT Corporate Finance has been included in the Thomson Reuters M&A League Tables ranked in 13th place for number of UK-based transactions up to $50m.

New partner appointments at HMT Corporate Finance

HMT Corporate Finance, the Thames Valley’s leading corporate finance adviser, has rounded off a successful year by appointing three new partners; Peter Barrand, Simon Jordan and Doug Macleod.

Wound Solutions completes round of fundraising

Wound Solutions Limited, exclusively advised by HMT Corporate Finance and led by partner Bruce Morrison, have successfully raised £2.5m in development funding from both new and existing investors. This will enable Wound Solutions to bring to market its initial product.