EMC Advises on the Sale of Hotchkiss Group the UK’s Leading Ductwork Contractor
October 2021
Deal Type
Business Sale
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Lead Advisor
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EMC Corporate Finance is delighted to have acted for the Hotchkiss Group on its sale to Grob & Co Holdings.
The Hotchkiss Group is an engineering and contracting business with six companies and employing over 300 staff in the UK. Hotchkiss was founded in 1885 in Eastbourne and has always had engineering at the heart of its business. It has continued to grow and diversify, becoming the leading ductwork contractor in the UK and providing manufacturing, installation and services throughout the UK and overseas.
Nik Askaroff, CEO of EMC, said:
“We have advised and supported Hotchkiss for over 20 years on various transactions and we are particularly pleased to have assisted with this final important transaction. Grob & Co will allow the Hotchkiss Group to continue to innovate in the engineering market and provide ongoing services to their clients and continuity to their valued staff. It has tremendous potential for growth and we look forward to working with them as they continue to grow and contribute to the local Sussex economy as well as the UK.”
Olivier Grob, Director and founder of the buyer, Grob & Co Holdings, commented:
“It is an exciting time for the Hotchkiss Group and I look forward to continuing to support their growth and development.”
For more information please see the website of Hotchkiss Group.
The EMC Corporate Finance team, led by Nik Askaroff, provided corporate finance advice to the Hotchkiss Group. Legal advice was provided Stephen Rimmer LLP.
Grob & Co were advised by the DMH Stallard team, led by Abigail Owen and Kay Miles (Legal).
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