Gambit Corporate Finance LLP

Gambit Corporate Finance LLP acts as Lead Advisor to the Shareholders of Do-IT Solutions (“Do-IT”) on its sale to Lexxic (“Lexxic”), a portfolio company of Agathos Management LLP. Do-IT founded by Prof. Amanda Kirby MBBS MRCGP PhD FCGI, is an internationally recognised tech-for-good company that has created highly effective web-based tools, supported by training and consultancy services, to deliver market-leading solutions across a wide and expanding range of sectors including corporate, justice and education. The Do-IT Profiler System solution is a web-based, person-centred neurodiversity, cognitive and well-being screening and assessment system that helps enable every person to achieve their potential. Alongside Profiler, Do-IT has developed a comprehensive suite of sector-specific neurodiversity training resources helping organisations to further understand and embrace neurodiversity. Lexxic is a leading specialist psychological consultancy whose mission is to inspire a world that supports and values the talents of neurodivergent minds, empowering individuals to be their best selves. This landmark partnership unites Lexxic’s established clinical and consultancy expertise with Do-IT Solutions’ innovative digital-first approach. The collaboration enables seamless support that spans the neurodiversity journey, from fast and accessible digital screening through to personalised assessments and tailored support. This integration ensures clients and individuals receive unmatched, continuous support, expanding accessibility while enhancing individual and organisational outcomes. Gambit Corporate Finance acted as lead advisor to the shareholders of Do-IT on initiating, negotiating, structuring and project managing the transaction. The Gambit team was led by Frank Holmes, Kate Jones and Sean David. Prof. Amanda Kirby MBBS MRCGP PhD FCGI commented "The Gambit team have stood by me and the business for a number of years and have provided the most fitting and professional outcome via this union with Lexxic, a great success all round." #mergersandacquisitions #corporatefinance

Gambit Corporate Finance LLP has supported Premier Forest Products Ltd on its acquisition of Bitus UK from Swedish company, Bergs Timber. Bitus UK – formerly known in the trade as Continental Wood Products (CWP) – is an importer and bulk distributor of timber, panels and garden products serving industrial manufacturing, furniture-making, construction and merchanting sectors. Premier Forest Products will take on Bitus UK’s warehousing and distribution activities at the Baltic distribution port-side facility based in Creeksea, Essex. Premier Forest Products has also taken on the Bitus UK sales office in Cirencester, where all members of staff have been retained. It is the second transaction Gambit has advised Premier Forest Products on in 2024, and the seventh transaction in the past three years. Gambit’s team was led by Geraint Rowe (Partner), Sam Forman (Partner) and Harrie Thorrington (Manager). Please see the article below for the full story.

Gambit Corporate Finance LLP acted as lead advisor to Premier Forest Products Ltd on its acquisition of Stairway Joinery. Established in 1988 and based in Westbury, Wiltshire, Stairway Joinery designs and manufactures bespoke staircases for residential and commercial buildings. With a strong reputation for excellence, the business is renowned for its skill and craftsmanship in creating individually tailored solutions for its clients. Gambit has advised Premier Forest Products on its M&A strategy for a number of years and it highlights the importance of acquisitions as a part of its strategic growth plan. It is the sixth transaction Gambit has advised Premier Forest Products on in the past three years, having also advised on the acquisitions of PWIDF, Decorpanel and North East Sheets & Panels in 2023. Gambit's team was led by Geraint Rowe (Partner), Sam Forman (Partner) and Harrie Thorrington (Manager). Leading on deal structuring, negotiations and general project management, the Gambit team have a close working relationship with the Premier Forest Products shareholders, board and management team. Please see the article below for the full story.

Gambit Corporate Finance LLP's most recent Human Capital Thought Leadership Article considers key announcements and developments from the first 100 days of the new Labour Government and how, against a backdrop of increasing M&A deal values and volumes, an upcoming Budget, recently announced changes to workers' rights and a lack of transparency over the new Government's plans for the UK economy, Human Capital companies can benefit and prosper by demonstrating agility in responding to these opportunities whilst mitigating potential threats. Gambit's Human Capital Team: Geraint Rowe, Simon Marsden, William Haggaty. #mergersandacquisitions #humancapital #thoughtleadership

Positive insights from Pitchbook’s LCD report: “European Credit Markets Quarterly Wrap”. - Total European leveraged loan activity reached €157 billion in 2024 to date, this is the highest total since 2014 and exceeds the full year value for 2021. - The total value of new loans issued (excluding repricings and extensions) reached €81 billion in 2024 to date, the largest total since 2021. - Green shoots for M&A markets - 40% of European total loan activity in 2024 to date has been earmarked for M&A. - The direct lending market is now an established part of the infrastructure for borrowers, as the number of direct lending deals outnumbered the broadly syndicated loan market in Q3 2024. - Dividend recaps are on the rise, with some notable transactions. - Repricing volumes in 2024 to date reached €59 billion, the highest level since 2017. - Repricing transactions have reduced margins by 65 basis points on average in 2024. So whilst challenges remain, there are clear signs that credit appetite is returning and an array of financing options are available. In this current climate, it is essential to leverage the expertise of experienced corporate finance advisors to be well-prepared for discussions with financial institutions. For more information on your funding options contact Jason Evans or Sam Farrell at Gambit Corporate Finance LLP’s award-winning Debt Advisory team. #debtadvisory #corporatefinance #leverage #leveragedfinance #leveragedloans

Interesting insights from Investment News’ report: “Debt markets see strongest month in more than two decades”. Whilst the coverage of the report is largely underpinned by the upper end of the US market, as history tells us, what happens ‘across the pond’ in the upper mid-market tends to trickle down to the UK mid-market. Some key takeaways: - In total, over $600 billion of debt was raised by more than 1,226 issuers in September, this is the strongest month for debt issuance in over 20 years. - In particular, ‘blue-chip’ corporates borrowed over $170 billion in September, this is the busiest month on record for large institutional issuers. - $128 billion of leveraged loans were launched in September, exceeding $100 billion for the first time. So whilst challenges remain and there is no doubt a timing factor ahead of US elections, there are clear signs that credit appetite is returning and an array of financing options are available. In this current climate, it is essential to leverage the expertise of experienced corporate finance advisors to be well-prepared for discussions with financial institutions. For more information on your funding options contact Jason Evans, (Head of Debt Advisory) at Gambit Corporate Finance LLP’s award-winning Debt Advisory team. #debtadvisory #corporatefinance #leverage #privatedebt #privatecredit https://lnkd.in/eXdc4uHQ

Geraint Rowe, Partner at Gambit Corporate Finance LLP, has been awarded 'Dealmaker of the Year' at the 2024 Wales Insider Dealmakers Awards. This year marks Geraint's 6th occasion winning the prestigious 'Dealmaker of the Year' award, having led and advised on numerous transactions across a variety of sectors throughout 2023, covering buy and sell-side M&A as well as MBOs, evidencing his contribution to the Welsh and international business landscape. Notable deals led by Geraint during the year included the sale of Astutis to Wilmington Plc for a total consideration of £21.5m, Premier Forest Group's acquisitions of Decorpanel, NESP and PWIDF, the sale of MWC Partners to Vesta Software Group and the sale of Blue Sky Digital to Aurora Managed Services. In addition to M&A advisory, Geraint leads Gambit's Business Services sector team, leading live mandates advising blue-chip market leaders and regional owner managed businesses on live cross-border and multi-jurisdictional mandates. #corporatefinance #dealmaker #mergersandacquisitions

Following a record year of dealmaking with a total of 19 deal completions in 2023, Gambit Corporate Finance LLP has been awarded Corporate Finance Advisory Team of the Year at the Wales Insider Dealmakers Awards. Notable deals during the year included the sale of Astutis to Wilmington PLC for a total consideration of up to £21.5m, Premier Forest Group’s acquisitions of Decorpanel, NESP and PWIDF, and sale of Shufflebottom to Embrace Steel Group.  Having been recognised for its success in 2023, Gambit continues to see significant deal activity in 2024, playing a leading role in shaping the business landscape for SMEs in Wales and the across international M&A markets. Sam Forman, Partner said, “We are extremely proud of the firm’s success in 2023, having been recognised by an industry peer group as the Corporate Finance Advisory Team of The Year. Gambit’s recognition at this year’s Wales Insider Dealmakers Awards is testament to the strength and dedication of the firm’s ever-expanding team. Gambit’s strong pipeline and leading advisory team places the firm in prime position to continue adding significant value for an increasingly diverse range of clients across all sectors in 2024 and beyond.” #corporatefinance #mergersandacquisitions #debtadvisory