Speciality Finance
OakNorth Bank completes its first ever fund buy-out deal to FORE Partnership to support the buy-out of a minority shareholder
OakNorth Bank has supported FORE Partnership’s buy-out of Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management’s 32% minority interest in the business; The buy-out provides FORE with increased independence and agility to navigate the current uncertain market conditions, and to pursue its signature approach to real estate investment; This transaction is the first fund buy-out OakNorth […]
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OakNorth Bank completes seven-figure debt finance deal with Dow Schofield Watts to support strategic investment in Camlee Group
Independent advisory firm, Dow Schofield Watts, has made a strategic investment in Camlee Group, the Manchester-based corporate finance boutique which is a leading provider of business sales advice to SMEs; The deal was supported by a seven-figure debt facility from OakNorth Bank; Camlee will continue servicing the SME market under its existing brand, while co-operating […]
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OakNorth Bank provides funding to facilitate equity deal for Bolton-based Aptus Utilities – one of the UK’s leading providers of multi-utility services
Bolton-based Aptus Utilities provides a multi utility solution that streamlines and expedites building processes for construction companies throughout the UK; The company has also seen Private Equity Firm, WestBridge invest £12.8m into the deal; Previously named in The Sunday Times ‘Virgin Fast Track 100’ and the London Stock Exchange’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’, Aptus […]
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OakNorth Bank completes £8m transaction to support a share repurchase for Security Plus, Europe’s largest independent volume cash carrier
Founded in 1977 and based in Staffordshire, the family business has grown into one of the UK’s leading cash collection, cash processing and manned guarding services provider; The finance will be used to fund a share repurchase positioning the business well for future growth; OakNorth Bank was introduced to management by Julian Coy at KBS […]
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OakNorth Bank completes £10.5m transaction with RM Secured Direct Lending PLC – the London Stock Exchange-listed investment trust
OakNorth Bank has provided a bespoke £10.5m liquidity facility to RM Secured Direct Lending PLC (“RMDL”); The loan will enable RMDL to finance its pipeline of investment opportunities and grow its portfolio; OakNorth Bank has partnered with RMDL on several transactions in the past, so this facility will help further develop the relationship. OakNorth […]
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OakNorth Bank completes £4.6m loan to support Literacy Capital’s investment in leading aluminium fabricator, AluFold Direct
Founded in 2017 by Paul and Richard Pindar, Literacy Capital is a closed-end investment company focused on investing in and supporting growing UK businesses; Using the finance from OakNorth Bank, Literacy Capital has invested in AluFold Direct, a leading fabricator of premium aluminium residential and commercial building products including bi-fold and sliding doors, windows and […]