The corporate finance team at BDO in Manchester has advised Knutsford-based Fishawack, the medical communications agency, on its third acquisition since its secondary buy-out a year ago.
Led by M&A partner Ruth Percival and James Fieldhouse, the BDO team also provided financial due diligence (Chris Heatlie) and tax advice (Emma Suchland).
Ruth Percival said: “This deal marks another step forward in Fishawack’s buy and build strategy. The combined businesses are a great fit, providing Facilitate with access to deeper resources and broader global reach.”
She added: “It is a great example of how private equity and corporates can work together to successfully execute ambitious growth plans.”
Fishawack completed a secondary buy-out with Growth Capital Partners in March 2013. It has since acquired Swiss firm Archimed Medical Communications and US-based JK Associates.
