Thistle Initiatives' M&A and Transaction Services team is pleased to have advised Beckett Investment Management Group, a leading financial services business in the East of England, on its majority investment by WestBridge, subject to regulatory approval by the FCA.
Thistle Initiatives worked closely with Beckett’s management team and stakeholders to prepare for the transaction, providing vendor regulatory due diligence and regulatory vendor preparation support to help identify, assess and address key regulatory considerations ahead of the investment.
Harry Cotton, Head of M&A and Transaction Services at Thistle Initiatives, commented:
"We are delighted to have supported the Beckett team by delivering vendor regulatory due diligence throughout this transaction. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the business and supporting Beckett as it enters this exciting next phase following its investment from WestBridge.
We look forward to seeing Beckett build on its strong market position and continue to grow and thrive as the business enters this next exciting chapter."
Ian White, Executive Chairman at Beckett Investment Management Group, commented:
"Alex, Harry and the Thistle team provided invaluable support throughout the investment from WestBridge by helping us prepare for buyer due diligence and navigate key regulatory considerations. Their expertise and experience were evident throughout and their pragmatic and responsive approach gave us confidence at every stage. This investment was successfully received as a result of their support."
At Thistle Initiatives, our M&A and Transaction Services team specialises in vendor and buyer regulatory due diligence, post-merger integration and change-in-control services, helping firms navigate complex regulatory requirements with confidence.
If you’re planning a transaction and need support, please contact us on 0207 436 0630 or via email at info@thistleinitiatives.co.uk.