Nine Group
Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme IT, M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme, Telecoms 2005 Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice ICT IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Strategic Review & partial sale Technology Telecoms Valuation and fundraising The background Evolution Capital were delighted to be selected by Nine Group, formerly known as Nine Telecom, to advise the shareholders and management team through a value enhancing programme of business acquisitions, to see the company evolve into a wholesale company. The challenge Working closely with shareholders and building trusting relationships with business owners is never easy. Due to our longstanding network in the sector, combined with our extensive knowledge of the sector and transaction know-how, Evolution Capital work hard to create seamless synergies for our acquirers, and our strategic review Advice, planning and preparation Our first deal within the sector, Nine Telecom not only engaged with Evolution Capital to provide the essential advice and guidance to guide the management team through a successful series of acquisitions, Grahame Purvis,Co-Founder and Chairman of Evolution Capital, worked closely with the management team at Nine to ensure the seamless integration of the businesses acquired alongside management advice delivered to the shareholders. Grahame Purvis, with the Evolution Capital team, then led the business through 12 acquisitions,to include Dataflow, Shipton Communications, and Club Communications, to name a few. Our advice and acquisitions made on behalf of the shareholders of Nine resulted in the increase of the business value, leading to the eventual sale of the company to Onecom. A successful outcome Evolution Capital were honoured to have been chosen by Nine Group to assist their team on their acquisitive trail and journey to value growth for the business. More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Latest Posts Case Studies Nine Group Acquisition XLN Business Sale ACR Categories Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice ICT IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Strategic Review & partial sale Technology Telecoms Valuation and fundraising Social Media Our Blog Related Case Studies View all Case Studies, M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme, Telecoms Nine Group December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Telecoms XLN December 2, 2025 Business Sale, Case Studies, ICT ACR December 2, 2025 Business Aquired, Case Studies, Telecoms Shift7 December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Request a Confidential Consultation Discover Your Business Value Start with a strategic assessment to understand your maximum potential valuation in the current market. Contact us now Company About Us Blogs Our Location Careers Our Services About Us Sell Side Buy Side Data Work Resources Faq Client Dashboard Support Our Location Contact Us (020) 3696 2810 Info@evolutioncapital.com 68 King William Street, London, EC4N 7HR The Granary, Oak Lane, Chichester, PO20 7FD Subscribe Subscribe to our newsletter
XLN
Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Aquisition Acquisition, Telecoms 2009 Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice ICT IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Strategic Review & partial sale Technology Telecoms Valuation and fundraising Background XLN Telecom is a provider of utility services to small businesses in the UK, targeting businesses with one or two connections typically. Christian Nelleman, founder and CEO of XLN Telecom established the business in 2002, alongside building an award-winning management team, to improve the telecoms services available to the SME market. Following an investment of £6m from Zeus in 2008, as part of a management buyout in January, Zeus invested a further £2 million to support XLN’s acquisition of One Bill Telecom in 2009, which boosted its customer numbers by around 25,000. Evolution Capital worked alongside the shareholders of the XLN Telecom to offer strategic advice surrounding the acquisition of the telecoms provider One Bill. The Challenge Through a bespoke value enhancing programme, combined with our unique understanding of the sector, derived from decades of experience and the tireless work undertaken by our analysts, Evolution Capital worked closely with Christian Nelleman, the shareholders of XLN, to ensure the optimal outcome whilst delivering verified prospects to the acquisition criteria, with focus on synergy with acquisitions. Advice, Planning and Preparation The transaction team at Evolution Capital provided face to face meetings with the shareholders of XLN, to establish: • A comprehensive review to fully understand the business and its intrinsic value • Guidance on effectively removing any potential transaction issues • A foundation for a formal acquisition process and the target market landscape. • An M&A strategy and plan. • Maximising the value through business integration Maximising the value through business acquisition As a result of the acquisition of One Bill, XLN now has more than 110,000 SME customers, having successfully integrated One Bill’s 25,000 customers within a three-month period, and turnover doubled to £54 million in two years. Profit stood at £13 million, up 800 per cent, in 2009/10. The firm now employs 180 staff at its head office and recorded a turnover of £54 million in the year to March 2010, revenues having grown substantially from £27 million in 2007. The Evolution Capital team are delighted to have advised the shareholders of XLN through the successful acquisition of One Bill, set to seethe business double it’s turnover and customer base in a matter of months. Christian Nellemann, founder and Group CEO of XLN,commented: “By taking a completely fresh approach, we have been able to transform a niche and historically overlooked sector of the market. We have been able to achieve this by combining best quality products with best value pricing and industry leading customer service standards. As a result, we now have a highly profitable and scalable business that will allow us to rapidly expand the range of services we deliver to the small business market. We are delighted that ECI will be a key part of the business’s exciting next chapter given the opportunities for consolidation within our sector.” More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Latest Posts Acquisition XLN Business Sale ACR Business Aquired Shift7 Categories Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice ICT IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Strategic Review & partial sale Technology Telecoms Valuation and fundraising Social Media Our Blog Related Case Studies View all Acquisition, Case Studies, Telecoms XLN December 2, 2025 Business Sale, Case Studies, ICT ACR December 2, 2025 Business Aquired, Case Studies, Telecoms Shift7 December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Request a Confidential Consultation Discover Your Business Value Start with a strategic assessment to understand your maximum potential valuation in the current market. 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ACR
Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Business Sale Business Sale, ICT 2021 Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice ICT IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Strategic Review & partial sale Technology Telecoms Valuation and fundraising Background Steve Freeman and Tony Burrisson founded ACR IT Solutions in 2002 after long-standing careers with leading technology providers. They succeeded in positioning the company as a trusted IT advisor to small, medium and large businesses in several different markets. Their focus was assisting mid-market organisations in achieving more from their computing environment through the delivery of affordable, bespoke, virtualised infrastructure solutions. After many years of stepped growth the company’s board of directors decided that to achieve their desired exit they needed significant investment or to be acquired by an appropriate organisation. They decided to sell the business if the right buyer could be found and appointed Evolution Capital in 2019 to provide the requisite expertise. The Challenge The first challenge to be addressed was finding the right advisor to guide ACR through the process of getting ready for sale before the market could be approached to find a buyer. Founder and Managing Director, Tony Burrison explains, “There are no shortage of brokers available when it comes to selling your business and we were regularly canvassed by numerous organisations offering to sell the business for us. We felt we needed a specialist advisor who could first help us to prepare thoroughly before we found a buyer – someone who could help us maximise the sale value by getting us into shape. Evolution Capital did just that and demonstrated patience and great understanding of our business and where we needed to get it.” Advice Planning and Preparation Evolution Capital carried out an ‘in-depth’ review of the ACR’s business to support the stated share-holder objectives. The objective of the review was to quantify shareholder intentions and to evolve and enable a clear plan for the sale of the business. Tony Burrison says, “ The first piece of work, the strategic review was exactly what was required and enabled the board to get an accurate analysis of where we were and more importantly what we needed to do to get the best outcome. It was extremely detailed and clearly articulated the processes and degree of expertise needed for us to be successful. It formed the ideal foundation for us to progress.” Once the review had been delivered and its recommendations enacted the business was prepared for sale and all relevant presale information and documentation organised. The complete process took eighteen months of elapsed time to complete and the customer felt it was time worth spent. Burrison continues, “The amount of detail and preparation spent paid dividends by the time it came to meet potential acquirers and completely transformed the sale process. In hind-sight I wish we had engaged with Evolution Capital sooner as they left no stone unturned in preparing us for the sale process.” A Successful Outcome By the time potential buyers were identified for ACR’s business all of the necessary groundwork had been achieved enabling a smooth and stress free disposal plan. Evolution Capital introduced ACR to several qualified buyers. The first potential buyer, the BDR Group eventually became the succesful acquirer and terms and conditions were agreed and the transaction completed. Despite the restrictions imposed by COVID 19 the deal progressed unhindered and the buyer and seller each achieved a successful outcome. ACR’s Tony Burrison concludes, “My major takeaway from this process is that it is never too early to engage with the right advisors. No company should attempt a disposal process without getting an expert advisor. For our part getting the right one was the best money we have ever spent. Evolution Capital were good value and without them the venture would probably not have completed so favourably.” Nigel Cook, MD of Evolution Capital said, “We are always pleased when the application of our expert advice and unique methodologies provide such a favourable outcome. We believe the goals of both parties have been exceeded with the speed and value of this transaction.” More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Latest Posts Business Sale ACR Business Aquired Shift7 Case Studies Icom Categories Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice ICT IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Strategic Review & partial sale Technology Telecoms Valuation and fundraising Social Media Our Blog Related Case Studies View all Business Sale, Case Studies, ICT ACR December 2, 2025 Business Aquired, Case Studies, Telecoms Shift7 December 2, 2025 Business Aquired, Case Studies, Telecoms Shift7 December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Request a Confidential Consultation Discover Your Business Value Start with a strategic assessment to understand your maximum potential valuation in the current market. 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Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Business Acquired Telecoms 2016 Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Strategic Review & partial sale Technology Telecoms Valuation and fundraising Our Blog Related Case Studies View all Business Aquired, Case Studies, Telecoms Shift7 December 2, 2025 Business Aquired, Case Studies, Telecoms Shift7 December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Request a Confidential Consultation Discover Your Business Value Start with a strategic assessment to understand your maximum potential valuation in the current market. Contact us now Company About Us Blogs Our Location Careers Our Services About Us Sell Side Buy Side Data Work Resources Faq Client Dashboard Support Our Location Contact Us (020) 3696 2810 Info@evolutioncapital.com 68 King William Street, London, EC4N 7HR The Granary, Oak Lane, Chichester, PO20 7FD Subscribe Subscribe to our newsletter
Icom
Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Strategic Review & partial sale Strategic Review & partial sale, Telecoms January 2018 Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Strategic Review & partial sale Technology Telecoms Valuation and fundraising Background John started Icom with the help of his wife in 1990, using their family home in Kent as their office. This was Donoghue’s first foray into the world of entrepreneurialism, stepping away from his job with Bailey Telecom. Icom started by subcontracting engineering to others. Very soon Icom grew and expanded to surpass some of the contracting dealers they worked for. Donoghue said: “From the beginning I took all necessary steps to establish Icom in line with the old fashioned values of service and professionalism, with a high degree of flexibility, making sure we meet all customer needs.” That ethos has served Donoghue and Icom well over the years. Some 25 years later, the business is a highly profitable operation looking for options to develop and enhance its position and build on their successful organic growth. The challenge Icom’s management team had remained unchanged since the mid 90s. The business was financially secure and had a good relationship with a growing list of well-known customers. However, the size of the operation was occasionally questioned by some procurement managers. Additionally, the market was changing, and its proposition had to evolve accordingly without losing the company’s core values. Donoghue knew the company needed to change by expanding its management skills and product portfolio to maintain and enhance its growth trajectory. Ultimately, the management team considered a partial exit or merger with a larger entity as the solution. Donoghue explained: “Once the decision was made, I then started to look for business advisers who could have the correct input and hold our hands to find the appropriate partner”. Advice, planning and preparation Icom approached a number of recognised business advisors – all experts in the TMT sector. A shortlist of three was made and Evolution Capital was one. Donoghue said: “From the outset Evolution Capital was the one I felt most comfortable with. The team understood our marketplace well and took a great deal of time and effort considering our requirements in finding the best partner for us. Although realising capital was important, so was finding a partner who shared our values – specifically in the area of customer and staff care”. Evolution Capital carried out a detailed study of all the company’s operations, finances and transactions to: • Highlight the areas needing immediate changes in order to attract a buyer• Detail an anticipated valuation after implementing the recommendations• Identify the opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling for a potential acquirer Maximising the value through business change Evolution Capital identified where changes were needed to interest the right buyer on the best terms. Icom implemented the recommended changes and immediate benefits started to accrue: 1. Major changes in the F&A process delivered significant cost savings2. Fundamental business processes were improved delivering further cost benefits3. A greatly enhanced adjusted EBITDA was made as a direct result of the new streamlined approach4. An increased valuation for the whole business from the resultant changes Donoghue added: “Prior to Evolution’s strategic review we had some very general ideas about a way forward but the study really focussed us on what sort of partner we needed, and what we had to do to attract one. The company needed a buyer with the right culture and ethos to make it a win/win for both of us. The review highlighted the areas where obvious changes were necessary and once made we immediately started to get positive results. It was a great piece of work.” A successful outcome Evolution Capital moved onto the next part of the engagement and produced an Information Memorandum (IM) to start the marketing process and identify appropriate buyers. Initially 12 interested parties were identified and were invited to meet with Icom over a three-day period. This exercise produced six indicative offers – all in line with the valuation given in Evolution’s strategic review. Each buyer was then invited to propose the details of their offer and a short-list of three was drawn up. After more detailed meetings the company found the buyer they were looking for, at a price and terms they were seeking. Donoghue said: “ I was delighted to agree on terms with Bahman Rahimi of BDR Voice and Data Solutions who bought 60% of Icom Holdings. Evolution Capital played a key and pivotal role in helping me select one of the best and most suitable companies to align Icom with. With the benefit of the enlarged organisation, new management team, expanded product and services portfolio, Icom are in a much better position to address their markets with much more ease and belief.” The deal, as reported in Comms Dealer last year, has provided Icom with, amongst other things, much-needed sales and marketing expertise. BDR and Icom benefitted from two good cultures and the fusion of these has created a new, dynamic, energetic and exciting work environment for all staff to practice their skills in the best way possible. The next chapter Icom is now an impressive organisation employing 150 staff with a growing customer list from across the UK and Europe, including international retailers, global electronic giants, the NHS and other public sectors. The company has diversified its portfolio of services to include supply of hardware, in-house hosted solutions, total IT infrastructure design and implementation, mobile, structured cabling, fire safety, security systems, MSP, MSA and full data centre resilience.
BTL
Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Disposal Disposal, Telecoms January 2022 Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Technology Telecoms Valuation and fundraising Evolution Capital, the leading mid-market corporate finance boutique specialising in bespoke advice for the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) market, is delighted to announce it advised on the sale of telecoms business Between the Lines Communication to Arrow Communications. The business sale offered a clean exit for Between the Lines Communication’s majority shareholder, founder and chief executive Rob Lamden. Between the Lines Communication is a successful, Bracknell-based, mid-market business that provides recurring mobile, voice and connectivity for a strong customer base of approximately 450 unique business-to-business customers across the UK. The business was established in 2002 and has grown organically under the direction of its founder to become a leader in its field. Initially it operated exclusively in the telecoms sector, primarily offering landline and broadband services, before expanding into cloud telephony and IT services. More recently, Between the Lines Communication entered into a lucrative partnership with CityFibre, the UK’s largest alternative provider of wholesale fibre network infrastructure and the builder of Gigabit Cities. This successful collaboration allowed for greater expansion into connectivity in the Thames Valley, helping the business drive a strong growth in profit and local identity. Evolution Capital was mandated to work with Between the Lines Communication to develop an exit strategy for the company’s shareholders and prepare the business for sale. Following a detailed and thorough strategic review, Evolution Capital identified a buyer in Arrow, the leading UK business providing a full-telecoms, IT, energy consultancy and service proposition. Arrow’s management team found the deal proposition attractive and that the business fitted into their vision and portfolio. Evolution Capital’s transaction team then worked with Between the Line Communication’s management, preparing the business for sale, using in-house business sale processes and unique valuation methodologies. This included ensuring the company’s customer and supplier contracts showed a strong pipeline of growth, that the business structure was clean and tax efficient and that all aspects of the company would pass through buyer expectations. This innovative and bespoke process, which has been developed in-house by Evolution Capital following decades of transactional experience, ensured the acquisition went ahead despite a number of internal challenges and market uncertainty in the run-up to the 2019 General Election. Lamden added: “Evolution Capital identified a few potential problems at the beginning of the sale process, which did indeed occur, however the firm’s tenacity at working through these issues was exemplary. The team managed a difficult situation with great sensitivity and ensured the deal got done.” Nigel Cook, managing director and founder of Evolution Capital, commented: “I am proud of the time and effort that went into the completion of this deal. When a company proposition is strong, the match to the buyer is good and the adviser is highly experienced and is trusted by both sides you can work through the challenges. We put a lot of work into the deal behind the scenes and I am delighted for the shareholders of Between the Lines Communication, who are now free to explore new ventures.” Arrow’s executive chairman Chris Russell added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Between the Lines Communication into our business and look forward to developing a strong partnership going forward. The synergies between the two firms were clear from the start.” More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Latest Posts Case Studies BTL Acquisition Pipex Buyside M&A BDR Categories Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Technology Telecoms Valuation and fundraising Social Media Our Blog Related Case Studies View all Case Studies, Disposal, Telecoms BTL December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Telecoms Pipex December 2, 2025 Buyside M&A, Case Studies, Telecoms BDR December 2, 2025 Acquired, Case Studies, Telecoms Pace Telecom December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Request a Confidential Consultation Discover Your Business Value Start with a strategic assessment to understand your maximum potential valuation in the current market. 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Pipex
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BDR
Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Buy-side M&A Buy-side M&A, Telecoms 2021 Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Technology Telecoms Valuation and fundraising Background Based in Stratford-upon-Avon, BDR Group is a UK award-winning choice for telecom, IT and other business solutions. Established in 1991 by founder and managing director Bahman Rahimi. The company currently has over 250+ experts, working across the UK & Europe. The Challenge The shareholders and management team of BDR were keen to develop the business and build value through acquisition. Advice, Planning and Preparation Duncan Gregory, Transaction Services Director worked with the shareholders and management team of BDR, offering a deep analysis of the company’s performance, alongside gaining a full understanding of the shareholder objectives and desired outcomes from the process. The Evolution Capital team worked with BDR through several acquisitions to enhance the business value, to include the purchase IT solutions provider ACR IT Solutions and ICOM Group. Following these acquisitions, our team advised the shareholders of BDR through the transaction process for purchase of Boffins. “We believe that ACR, Boffins and BDR will be a great combination.” Bahman Rahimi, Managing Director and Founder of BDR. A Successful Outcome Relationships are an important element of the business in which we operate. Business acquisitions and integrations need acute attention to detail, focus and drive. Our team was delighted to have worked with BDR in their journey to business value growth. More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Latest Posts Buyside M&A BDR Acquired Pace Telecom Business Sale Supply Communications Categories Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Technology Telecoms Valuation and fundraising Social Media Our Blog Related Case Studies View all Buyside M&A, Case Studies, Telecoms BDR December 2, 2025 Acquired, Case Studies, Telecoms Pace Telecom December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Request a Confidential Consultation Discover Your Business Value Start with a strategic assessment to understand your maximum potential valuation in the current market. Contact us now Company About Us Blogs Our Location Careers Our Services About Us Sell Side Buy Side Data Work Resources Faq Client Dashboard Support Our Location Contact Us (020) 3696 2810 Info@evolutioncapital.com 68 King William Street, London, EC4N 7HR The Granary, Oak Lane, Chichester, PO20 7FD Subscribe Subscribe to our newsletter
Pace Telecom
Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Acquired Acquired, Telecoms 2021 Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Technology Telecoms Valuation and fundraising BackgroundPACE Telecom is a leading communications company specialising in telephone systems, fixed-line, mobile and broadband-based solutions and are based in North Wales. They focus on delivering premium unified communications and have more than 1,000 customers which they help work more efficiently and productively. In 2018 they decided to explore the market to find a buyer to acquire the business. The ChallengeAfter PACE’s founders spent 30 years building the company they decided it was time to investigate the potential of a trade sale of the business. The company was growing successfully and maintaining this momentum required considerable focus, which might be diluted by looking for potential acquirers. The management team considered several different advisors to initiate their disposal programme. Evolution Capital was appointed by PACE Telecom in 2019 to prepare the business for sale, introduce the company to potential acquirers and manage the cycle. Advice Planning and PreparationThe first stage in the disposal process was to implement a strategic review of PACE to begin the detailed preparation of the business for sale. Evolution Capital delivered a multi-disciplined fusion of skills and know-how from its combined team of advisors, analysts and industry experts. This enabled a complete review of the business and made several recommendations to enhance the value of the potential transaction. The application of Evolution’s unique set of methodologies and robust processes during the review highlighted several areas that needed to be refined and finessed to ensure the best outcome for PACE Telecom. Following the review Evolution Capital produced and completed the necessary document for the forthcoming transaction. A Successful OutcomeAfter overseeing the preparation of the business Evolution Capital approached several potential buyers on behalf of their client. All acquirers needed to meet PACE’s criteria including valuation, terms and conditions. Enreach UK were identified as a likely acquirer and one that could deliver a satisfactory outcome for all parties concerned. Evolution Capital oversaw the complete disposal process to a successful conclusion. The acquisition of PACE continued the acquirer’s expansion into the UK market and follows the formal launch of the Enreach UK brand in April 2021. Pace Telecom is an excellent fit for Enreach, having been a customer of their Service Providers brand for several years and specialising in cloud telephony. Jamie Hughes, chief executive of Pace Telecom, said: “I am excited to see Pace Telecom join Enreach at such a pivotal time of growth and innovation for the group after being a partner for many years. “At Pace Telecom, we have almost 30 years’ experience in helping our customers to become more flexible and efficient through our solutions and joining Enreach will only help their businesses to grow even further. We look forward to achieving maximum success as part of Enreach.” Duncan Ward, chief executive of Enreach UK, said: “By adding Pace Telecom to Enreach here in the UK we are able to further improve on the products, services and the overall experience we provide our customers. “Pace Telecom has been a partner of Enreach for Service Providers for several years and, with the team already confident taking our cloud platform to market, we are certain that we can build on this success.” Jamie Hughes concluded: “We made a huge investment in technology in a bid to become the go-to place for knowledge and experience. This paid off for us and with Evolution Capital’s management and guidance we exceeded expectations.” Nigel Cook, Group Managing Director, said: “Jamie (Hughes) has engineered a fantastic result for shareholders, management team and the customers of Pace Telecom, who now will benefit from being part of the leading European UCaaS enterprise, backed with capital from the Pemberton and Waterland partnership. 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