Atlas World acquired by Obsequio Group

Atlas World’s majority sale to Obsequio has given the expanding compliance services group the opportunity to add Northern Ireland to its location map.

Based in Belfast, Atlas World has been operating for over four decades and undertakes the complete design, supply, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of fire and security systems.

In addition to those core services which are also offered throughout the Obsequio Group, the 71-strong Atlas team now also enables the provision of renewable energy solutions such as solar PV, EV charging and air source heat pumps, along with assistance technologies such as warden and nurse call systems and home automation. 

The deal, advised on by KBS Corporate and which saw Obsequio acquire a majority stake in Atlas World, means the Leicester-based group obtains a more geographically diverse client base, with a presence in Northern Ireland and access to EU markets via Atlas’ established relationships with customers in the Republic of Ireland.

Atlas World’s leadership team will all remain with the business and maintain a significant shareholding. Graeme White remains as Managing Director, with support from Stephen McConnell, Patrick Dickson, Peter Gibson and Gavin Nesbitt, while founder John Nesbitt will continue to support the business as a consultant.

“We are delighted to become part of the Obsequio Group,” said Graeme White. “Being part of a larger compliance-focused organisation will enable us to offer our existing customers a wider selection of services and to forge new commercial relationships across Northern Ireland and beyond.”

The collaboration allows Obsequio to add energy and remote metering to its offering, enabling clients to reduce carbon emissions and utility bills and meet ESG and carbon reduction compliance targets. Atlas World, meanwhile, can offer its clients a wider range of services via the group’s 11 other member companies.

Obsequio group chairman Simon Cashmore commented: “We are very excited about establishing a presence in Northern Ireland, with a view of building into the Republic of Ireland, and about offering a remote metering service which enables organisations to reduce their carbon footprints and utilities expenditure across the mainland.”

Daniel DiMarco, KBS Corporate Deal Executive, who advised on the transaction, was delighted to see the process reach a successful conclusion and said: “There are great synergies between Atlas World and Obsequio, and I’m certain both companies will continue to go from strength to strength.”