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MBI of Andante Travels Limited

HMT, led by partner Andrew Thomson and director Paul Read, advised Panoramic Growth Equity and incoming CEO, Ian Finlay, on the management buy-in of market leading archaeological travel business Andante Travel Limited.

MBO of Procam Television Limited

HMT, led by partner Andrew Thomson and director Paul Read, advised Newco and existing management on the buy-out of Procam Television Limited, the UK's largest broadcast hire company. Specialist private equity firm Foresight Group backed the transaction with a £1.8 million investment.

HMT Triumph at the 2013 Thames Valley Deals Awards

HMT Partner Andrew Thomson was awarded 'Corporate Finance Advisor of the Year' for the third time in the last five years, while the MBO of Tessella Limited, which HMT advised on, won 'Deal of the Year' at the 2013 Thames Valley Deals Awards.

Refinancing of Southern Communications

HMT, led by partners Andrew Thomson and Ian Barton, and director Paul Read, advised Santander on their funding of Southern Business Technologies Limited, a leading independent B2B telecoms service provider. The £4.75m financing package comes from Santander's Breakthrough Programme, which aims to help Britain's fastest growing SMEs.

Disposal of Basan UK Limited

HMT advised Cleanroom Products (Holdings) Limited on the disposal of Basan UK Limited, a leading supplier of cleanroom consumables and equipment for the pharmaceutical, medical, engineering and food industries, to VWR International LLC, a supplier and distributor of scientific supplies to the research laboratory market.

Disposal of Elmelin Limited

HMT, led by partner Andrew Thomson and manager Matthew Gordon-Smith, advised sole shareholder Stephen Weiss on the disposal of Elmelin, a London-based manufacturer of industrial electrical and heat insulation products, for £4.2 million.

Business Growth Fund Investment in Celaton Limited

HMT, led by partner Andrew Thomson, advised the Business Growth Fund plc on its £2.5m investment in Celaton Limited, a developer of ERP, document management and workflow automation software.

MBO of Intuitive Limited

HMT, led by partner Ian Barton, advised the management team of Intuitive and Newco on the acquisition of the company from Lowcosttravel Group Limited. NVM Private Equity supported the buyout with an investment of £7m.

Beringea Investment in Skills Matter Limited

HMT advised Beringea LLC on their $5 million investment in open source software development training and events provider Skills Matter Limited.

HMT client Redeem Limited makes the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list

Redeem, a longstanding client of HMT, which most recently disposed of its Inkjet and Laser Cartridge division, was ranked No. 41 in the prestigious Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list.

MBI of Dinks Limited and Dinks USA Limited by Bags of Potential Limited

HMT, led by partner Mark Lucas and Associate Director Holly Bedford, advised an MBI team on the acquisition of Dinks Limited and Dinks USA Limited.

Beringea Investment in InSkin Media Limited

HMT advised Beringea LLC on their £2 million investment in advertising technology and interactive media specialist InSkin Media Limited.

MBI of the Inkjet and Laser Cartridge Division of Redeem Holdings Limited

Sean Hackemann of HMT advised an MBI team on the acquisition of the inkjet and laser cartridge division of Redeem Holdings Limited.

Acquisition by Veritek Global Limited of A&O Imaging Services (UK) Limited

HMT, led by partner Andrew Thomson, advised Veritek Global Limited and Clydesdale Bank plc on the recent acquisition of A&O Imaging Services (UK) Limited, an independent organisation which maintains and services photo-processing equipment.

Disposal of Stratford's Wine Shippers and Merchants Limited

HMT, led by partner Andrew Thomson and Associate Director Puneet Bhatia, advised the Directors of Stratford’s Wine Shippers and Merchants Limited on the disposal of the trade and assets of the business.

HMT strengthens its Lead Advisory team with the appointment of Ian Barton as Partner

We are delighted to announce that Ian Barton will be joining us as lead advisory partner. Ian spent 20 years at Deloitte and for almost 10 years prior to joining HMT built and led their South East corporate finance advisory business as a partner.

Acquisition of Landscaping and Arboricultural Divisions of UPM Tillhill Limited

HMT, led by partner Andrew Thomson, advised Ground Control Limited, an award-winning commercial landscaping business based in Essex, on its recent acquisition of the Landscaping and Arboriculture divisions of UPM Tilhill Limited.

MBO of Tessella Limited

HMT, led by partner Andrew Thomson and associate director Puneet Bhatia, advised Newco and existing management on the management buyout of Tessella Limited.

Acquisition of Reading Football Club

HMT, led by partner Andrew Thomson and associate director Holly Bedford, were delighted to advise Thames Sports Investment on the acquisition of The Reading Football Club Limited.

Acquisition by Six Degrees Group of Datahop Limited

HMT were delighted to advise Six Degrees, the managed data services provider, on its acquisition of Datahop Limited. The deal was funded by Penta Capital and Clydesdale Bank.

Refinancing of Braeforge Limited

HMT, led by partner Andrew Thomson, advised the management of Braeforge Limited on its recent development capital fundraising. Equity was secured from a consortium of investors from the dairy industry, and provided essential working capital to support the company’s continuing growth.

Andrew Thomson voted 'Corporate Finance Advisor of the Year' at the Thames Valley & Solent Deals Awards

HMT Partner Andrew Thomson was awarded 'Corporate Finance Advisor of the Year' at the 2012 Thames Valley & Solent Deals Awards. Over 300 nominations were submitted across 12 categories, and HMT went into the evening as finalists in four of them.

HMT nominated for various regional and national awards

HMT were selected as finalists in the 'Corporate Finance Boutique of the Year' category at this year's prestigious M&A Awards, as well as in four other categories at the Thames Valley and Solent Deal Awards.

Acquisition by Six Degrees Group of Ultraspeed Limited

HMT were delighted to advise Six Degrees, the managed data services provider, on its acquisition of Ultraspeed Limited. The deal was funded by Penta Capital and Clydesdale Bank.

Acquisition of Capri Foods Limited

HMT, led by partner Andrew Thomson and Associate Directors Puneet Bhatia and Holly Bedford, advised a buy-in team on the acquisition of Capri Foods Limited.

Acquisition by Six Degrees Group of Blue Square Telecom Limited

HMT were delighted to advise Six Degrees, the new communications business, on its acquisition of Blue Square Telecom Limited. The deal was funded by Penta Capital and Clydesdale Bank.

Merger of Planit Holdings Limited and Vero Software Limited

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

Disposal of Netmums Ltd

HMT, 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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 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, led by partner 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, led by partner Andrew Thomson, advised a management buy-in team on the acquisition of Redeem Limited.

Gooch & Housego Plc acquisition of EM4, Inc

HMT 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 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 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 advised Catapult Venture Managers Limited on their investment in Yospace Enterprises Limited.

Investment in Farfetch.com by Advent Venture Partners

HMT, 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, 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, led by partner Andrew Thomson, advised Semafone Limited on its £1.9m fundraising from Octopus Ventures.

Secondary buyout of Secomak Holdings Limited

HMT, led by partner Andrew Thomson, 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 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, led by partner Andrew Thomson, 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, 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 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, led by partner Andrew Thomson, 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 advised SpiriTel on the acquisition of Boucon Network Solutions Limited.

Four Times Enterprises investment in Kings Court Trust Corporation

HMT 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, led by partner Bruce Morrison, 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 advised YFM Private Equity on the £3.5 million MBI of Deep-Secure Limited.

Spiritel plc acquisition of ADK Communications Limited

HMT 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, led by partner Bruce Morrison, 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 advised the shareholders of in4tek Limited on its disposal to Civica Group Ltd.

Preserv8 completes round of fundraising

HMT, 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 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, led by partner Andrew Thomson, 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, led by partner Andrew Thomson, 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, led by partner Andrew Thomson, 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, 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, led by partner Bruce Morrison, 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, led by partner Andrew Thomson, 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 make 'Top 15' in Thomson Reuters league table

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

Wound Solutions completes round of fundraising

Wound Solutions Limited, exclusively advised by HMT, 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.