Mergers & Acquisitions

The potential takeover of Aberdeen's Wood Group by the Dubai-based conglomerate Sidara is set to generate more than £100 million in fees for City advisers, even as the deal risks collapse.

Stirlingshire-based James Jones & Sons Ltd has continued the expansion of its Australian pallet manufacturing division with the acquisition of two more companies, Newcastle Pallets and Seapal Pallets & Crates. The deals, managed through its Australian subsidiary Hyne Timber Pty Ltd, bring th

Dundee-based 71 Brewing has acquired Bon Accord Soft Drinks, for an undisclosed sum, combining two independent Scottish drinks brands. The acquisition merges 71 Brewing’s expertise in craft beer with Bon Accord’s naturally sweetened, plant-based carbonated soft drinks, creating a complem

AAB has today announced the acquisition of Integrity Financial Management in addition to a strategic brand consolidation. Integrity Financial Management is a financial planning firm founded by Glenn Brophy in 2004 to provide financial planning advice to families across the south-east of England.

Two specialist executive search companies are merging in a move the partners forecast will deliver significant growth in fee income over the next 12-18 months. New Town Partnership and Hanover Berkeley, both headquartered in Edinburgh and with London offices, are announcing a formal merger with

Private equity manager Foresight Group has invested in Scottish chartered surveyors and property consultants firm, Graham + Sibbald, and facilitated the acquisition of Aitchison Raffety, creating a combined business poised for accelerated growth across the UK. The deal creates an enlarged group with

Glasgow and Central Scotland based estate agent and solicitors, Pacitti Jones, is expanding its legal practice in Glasgow through the acquisition of Rutherglen-based Carr Berman Crichton (CBC).  Pacitti Jones chief executive John O’Malley said: “We already have a strong presence and

High-performance windows and doors manufacturer NorDan UK has acquired a majority shareholding in Esk Glazing Ltd.  The acquisition expands NorDan UK’s reach across the north-east of Scotland, where the company has operated since 1981. Headquartered in Livingston, with additional offices

Sidara has tabled a formal £216 million bid to acquire the Aberdeen-based energy services giant Wood Group, valuing the company at 30p per share.

Global integrated energy services partner Kent, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Aberdeen-based Exceed (XCD) Holdings Limited, a provider of well management, sub surface and decommissioning engineering services.

Margaret Duffus Leasing, a heritage lettings agency based in Aberdeen, has joined Lomond under the stewardship of its DJ Alexander brand. DJ Alexander already covers the major cities including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee. This latest purchase will see the firm increase its geographic cov

AAB has ranked, for the fifth consecutive half, as the top financial adviser in Scotland with 16 deals so far this year, the latest Experian M&A report shows.

Administrators overseeing the sale of the historic 24-room Scottish boutique hotel have sold the hotel business, its contents and a residential dwelling to a duo of experienced hotel operators, Charlie Maclachlan and Sam Wignell of Fyne Hospitality, for £3.05 million in a deal that will save u

Residential and commercial conveyancing specialist firm Kaur Sutherland has merged with Greenock-based Maitlands Solicitors.

The employee-owned Scottish fuel distributor, Highland Fuels, has acquired its sector counterpart, Carnegie Fuels, in a deal described as the “beginning of a new chapter” for both organisations.