Acquisition: DMC Canotec

Geert Struyven, David Payne, Lewis Clarke

Crowe advised on the acquisition of managed print solutions provider, United Carlton by DMC Canotec.

Since forming in 1987, United Carlton has developed strong relationships with clients across its three offices in Gateshead, York and Warrington. The combined business will employ 250 staff, supporting 4,500 customers.

The latest acquisition is DMC Canotec’s fifth in six years, further broadening its portfolio of managed services, including document management solutions, managed print services, IT managed services and telecoms.

Crowe's role and team

Crowe provided financial and tax due diligence, as well as buy side advice on working capital, review of financial and taxation matters in the sales and purchase agreement and other ad hoc advice led by Geert Struyven, David Payne and Lewis Clarke. Tiina Weekes supported the transaction from a tax advisory side.

Client quote

"Geert and the team at Crowe did a great job supporting DMC Canotec on our latest acquisition and we look forward to working with them again in the future.”

Simon Davey, CEO

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