Business services

Edmond Shipway, a leading independent construction and property consultancy, merged with Naismiths.

Gama Aviation Plc acquired the trade and assets of Specialist Aviation Services. The transaction significantly increases the scale of Gama Aviation Plc’s Special Mission strategic business unit.

Centrick Property Sales (West Midlands) and Centrick Property Sales (East Midlands) were sold to Lomond Group, a leading UK network of lettings and sales agents.

CEIMIC, one of the leading TIC companies in Latin America, was sold to Phenna Group, a leading global provider of TIC services.

The shareholders of Stop Start Transport Ltd sold the business to Storskogen UK, a subsidiary of Storskogen Group AB (STOR-B:STO), for an undisclosed amount.

Carlbom Shipping, which has served UK and international shipping clients since 1897, was acquired by Pentagon Freight Services, the world’s leading privately owned logistics provider to the energy industries.

Customs Support Group (“CSG”), Europe’s leading independent provider of customs services, acquired Osborn Customs Services Limited to further strengthen its local presence in the UK, with offices in close proximity to the key logistical hotspots. CSG is backed by Castik Capital, a leading European private equity investor that is supporting the long-term consolidation strategy.

Customs Support Group, a European customs-services provider backed by Castik Capital, acquired UK Customs Solutions, a UK-based customs broker.

NFP, a US-headquartered, private equity owned insurance broker and consultant, acquired KGJ Insurance Services Group.