Mergers & Acquisitions

Security provider VPS Group has acquired outsourcing expert Nexus National Security Network.

Compass Group UK & Ireland has acquired Equinoxe Solutions to incorporate it within Foodbuy – the group’s procurement business. 

Global commercial real estate services and investments adviser CBRE has acquired E2C Technology, an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) data-driven technology firm to enhance its FM service capabilities.

The Competition Markets Authority has asked Veolia to sell three businesses after an in-depth investigation concluded that the merger gives rise to competition concerns in a number of markets.

Global smart buildings specialist Johnson Controls today (22 August) announced its acquisition of Vindex Systems, a systems integrator delivering intelligent business protection solutions. 

FM firm Kingdom Services Group has acquired Lincolnshire-based Mercury Personnel Solutions – specialist recruiters to the fresh produce, horticulture, warehouse, and distribution sectors. 

French utilities company Veolia has said it will sell Suez’s waste business for €2.4 billion to Macquarie Asset Management.

American private investors acquire Atalian and OCS FM businesses

Mitie has reported strong trading for the first three months of its financial year, with revenue up on Q1 of the previous year.

Securitas has completed its planned acquisition of the Electronic Security Solutions arm of US-based Stanley Black & Decker Inc. (STANLEY Security) to accelerate its transition to technology-based solutions.