Quastels has advised on the significant acquisition of a global language services agency via a management buyout (MBO).
M&A Partner, Ben Gale, advised the management team through the acquisition process. Details of the transaction are undisclosed.
Over a number of years, the business has established itself as a trusted partner to internationally recognised brands, helping organisations engage audiences across multiple languages, markets and cultures through high-quality language and content services. The deal has seen the company’s CEO take a majority stake in the company from its former parent and prominent US-listed conglomerate.
The MBO, which offers language services from offices in the UK and the USA, will provide the leadership team with a strong platform for growth as an independent agency.
Quastels worked closely with the business’s wider advisory team, including Gunjal Patel of BTG Deal Advisory, who provided corporate finance advice and support throughout the process.
The CEO of the target business commented:
“It was a real pleasure to work with Ben and the Quastels team. Ben provided clear, considered guidance and explanations throughout the process – and as someone without any M&A experience, I required a lot of guidance. He had a healthy commercial perspective, advising when to push back and when to let things go. He was incredibly responsive and would reply to messages immediately and he personally went above and beyond to complete the deal by the deadline. He was absolutely in my corner and felt like an extension of my team. I will fondly remember his message to me confirming that the deal had closed! Ben, you have been great and a real help over the last few weeks – a genuine partner to me. Thank you!”
Ben Gale, M&A Partner at Quastels, commented:
“We were delighted to advise on this MBO. Over a number of years, the business has established an exceptional reputation within the language services sector through its specialist expertise, commitment to quality and enduring relationships with a number of leading blue-chip customers. The transaction represents an important milestone for the business and provides a strong platform for long-term growth. It also reflects Quastels’ proven expertise in advising on complex corporate and M&A transactions, where close collaboration, commercial judgement and effective execution are critical to delivering successful outcomes. It was a pleasure to support the management team throughout this process and to work alongside Gunjal and the other advisers in achieving such a positive result.”
