A NORTHAMPTON firm of corporate finance specialists has sealed a major acquisition deal for a leading UK wayfinding company and a multi-award winning international architecture and design group.
Watersheds, based in South Bridge Road, represented Holmes Wood, whose award-winning portfolio of work includes designing wayfinding strategies and graphic design solutions for the Tate Modern, The National Gallery and The Natural History Museum.
Alexandra Wood of Holmes Wood, said: “We are delighted to have worked with Watersheds. Finding the right buyer was important to us as we have built this business and reputation up since we established it in 2000. It was essential the buyer understood the vision we have for the business going forward and shared our culture and ethos and Watersheds understood this, working hard to meet our needs.
“Selling our business was a big decision for us and Watersheds were able to advise and support us throughout the process.”
The acquisition means London headquartered Benoy Group, the parent company of multi-award winning international architecture and design studio Benoy, can now add wayfinding expertise to its portfolio of services, realising its vision to become a multi-boutique design leader and provide the very best in cutting edge design.
Wendy Lam, Partner at Watersheds, said: “This deal was all about finding the right buyers for our clients; somebody who understood the business and appreciated the potential it has to grow and more importantly an organisation who had a cultural fit.”
“It was clear from the initial meeting Holmes Wood and Benoy had a lot in common and the services provided were complementary. We are pleased to have initiated a deal which has led to the joining together of two highly regarded British design brands, enabling Holmes Wood to retain its individuality while integrating Benoy’s design philosophy, operation strengths and global reach.”
Expert legal advice was provided by Thrings solicitors.
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