Portfolio News

Walstead is delighted to announce the acquisition of NP Druck GmbH. Established in 1874, NP Druck is the third largest web offset printing business in Austria. Revenue in the financial year ended 31 December 2017 was €51.3 million. The company specialises in the production of low-...

Graham Harris, CEO: “I can confirm this morning that it has not been possible to secure a solvent sale of the business and as a result we now have no alternative but to enter into an administration process. During this process Maplin will continue to trade...

Rutland is pleased to announced that on 12 September 2017 it completed the acquisition of Armitage Pet Care ("Armitage"). Armitage is the largest independent manufacturer and supplier of premium branded pet treats and accessories in the UK. The business, which was granted the Royal Warrant in...

Rutland is delighted to announce the launch of Omar Refurbishment Services, to further support the park home and luxury lodge marketplace in recognition of the growing need for reputable, specialist park home and lodge refurbishment services. Omar Refurbishment Services is a logical progression for the Omar...

The Aston Barclay group has started the digital revolution of the remarketing industry with the launch of its new Buyer App now free to download from the App store in both Android and IOS format. The App has been developed to meet the increasing needs of...

Rutland is pleased to announce that AFI has acquired Kimberly Rentals Group (‘Kimberly’). This deal further strengthens AFI’s position within the powered access equipment rental sector bringing its annual turnover to nearly £100m. The acquisition will bring the number of machines in the Group’s rental...

Real Deals' reporter, Lucy White, examines the controversy surrounding Rutland's exit from Bernard Matthews: The misinformed ire of a parliamentary committee over the Bernard Matthews pension scheme begs the question: Who would want to be a turnaround investor?   Last month, turnaround investor Rutland Partners found itself the...

Rutland Partners is pleased to announce that Brandon Hire has secured a £34 million refinancing from Wells Fargo Capital Finance (UK) Limited, part of Wells Fargo & Company, to assist in the continued growth of Brandon Hire. The refinancing has also enabled a further distribution...

Rutland is pleased to announce that AFI has secured a £70 million refinancing from asset based lender PNC Business Credit as the Group looks to accelerate its growth plans in both the UK and the Middle East. Led by Executive Chairman, David Shipman, AFI supplies powered...