Mergers & Acquisitions

UK energy and utility contractor OCU Group has acquired RJ McLeod (Contractors) Limited, a Scottish civil engineering firm, for an undisclosed sum.

Aberdeen's renowned five-star Marcliffe Hotel and Spa is set to change hands in a multi-million deal from the Spence family to engineering and property company Balmoral Group. The sale, expected to complete in late June, will see Balmoral Group retain existing staff and honour all current booki

Angus-based textile firm Wilkie has acquired Bradford Industries' factory in Lowell, Massachusetts, for an undisclosed sum. The move expands Wilkie's American presence, adding 25 employees and £6.25 million in revenue. The Scottish business, operating since 1868, specializes in industrial text

Perth-based renewable energy installer IMS Heat Pumps has been acquired by residential energy services firm Hometree for an undisclosed sum.

Insurance broking and risk management firm TL Dallas has reached an agreement to acquire Marsh Commercial’s business in the Highlands and Islands, for an undisclosed sum. TL Dallas is a fourth-generation family firm, owned by its management and staff and it has been in business for more than 1

Consilium Chartered Accountants has successfully advised Di Maggio's Restaurant Group (DRG) on the acquisition of three popular Glasgow-based restaurants.

AAB Wealth has acquired Bishopbriggs-based Synergy Financial Planning, bringing its total assets under advice (AUA) to over £800 million. The deal combines the expertise of 37 professionals across the Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland, all of whom are dedicated to helping families and in

Royal Mail's parent company, International Distribution Services (IDS), has agreed to a £3.56 billion takeover bid by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group. The deal values the company at £5.28 billion, including debt, and would see EP Group acquire IDS for 370p per share.

KPMG Switzerland and KPMG UK's partners have overwhelmingly voted to merge, creating a new $4.4 billion (£3.44bn) entity that will rank as the second-largest firm within the KPMG network.

Law firm Balfour+Manson has announced its merger with Alastair Hart & Co (AH&Co), expanding its presence in the North-east. The firm, which was established in 1888, marks 20 years of business in Aberdeen as it joins forces with AH&Co, which has offices in both Aberdeen City and Port

Scottish energy specialist Aurora Energy Services Ltd (Aurora) has extended its international capabilities with the acquisition of ARC Wind in Australia. The Canberra-based organisation is one of Australia’s providers of construction, engineering, installation and commissioning services to the

Accountancy firm MHA, which recently expanded into Scotland, is now setting its sights on Ireland. At the end of last year, MHA – Baker Tilly International's UK member – established its first Scottish presence through the merger with Aberdeen-based Meston Reid & Co. This was followed

Specialists in owner-managed businesses Consilium Chartered Accountants advised Hamilton Robertson Insurance Brokers (HRIB) on its acquisition by Greenwood Moreland. Continuing a long-standing business relationship, HRIB retained Consilium corporate finance partner John Blair as lead advis

Coach holiday and short break specialist­ Caledonian Leisure has acquired Tartan Travel as part of a wider mutual partnership with hotel and tour operator Blackpool Promotions.

Infinityblu Dental Care and Implant Clinic has acquired Eyemouth Dental Practice in a deal worth £775,000. Since its 2007 founding in Pitlochry by Chris Barrowman, Infinityblu has added a further 10 regional practices nationwide, with over £10 million invested and over 150 staff emp