EmergeVest, an international private equity investor, has announced its acquisition of CM Downton (Haulage Contractors) Limited (\u201cDownton\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d), one of the UK\u2019s leading logistics groups, in a \u00a375 million transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EmergeVest has acquired the entire shareholding from the Downton family and will provide additional capital to finance the Company\u2019s growth. The Downton family will continue to serve in their respective roles as senior management of the Company. Investec Bank plc supported EmergeVest\u2019s acquisition of the Company with an integrated debt package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This investment marks EmergeVest\u2019s seventh acquisition in the UK logistics sector since being formed in 2013. EmergeVest\u2019s current UK portfolio includes Adjuno, Allport Cargo Services, NFT Distribution, NR Evans and Palletforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Established in 1955 and headquartered in Gloucestershire, UK, Downton generates annual revenue of c.\u00a3120 million, operates 600 tractor units and 1,800 trailers, and employs c.1,350 colleagues across a comprehensive UK network, including Moreton Valence (headquarters), Quedgeley, Shepton Mallet, Chepstow, Sharpness, Hardwicke, Tuffley, Runcorn, Manchester, Dunstable, Leeds, Chatham and Tilbury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Downton\u2019s client list includes some of the UK\u2019s largest companies across a range of industry sectors, including food and drink, retail, manufacturing, ink and paper, print and publishing, energy, waste and consumer goods. Clients include AB InBev, Dyson, Whirlpool, Fever-Tree, Saica Paper, UPM-Kymmene Corporation, Frontline and Marketforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commenting on today\u2019s announcement, Heath Zarin, CEO and Managing Director of EmergeVest said: \u201cWe are excited at the opportunity to bring Downton into the EmergeVest family and to be investing in a business with such significant potential.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Andy Downton, Managing Director of CM Downton, said: \u201cThe Downton family, along with a fabulous team of people, have built a first-class operation and one that we are extremely proud of. The sale of the business has not been taken lightly, however we have always understood the importance of growth and a proper succession plan. This business is now ready for fresh energy, vigour and focus. EmergeVest are the correct successors to achieve this. They have a great vision and are building an unrivalled UK network, encompassing freight forwarding, pallet, chilled and now our ambient network.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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