KBS Corporate Oversees Sale of Allied Insulators Limited

Allied Insulators Limited is a market-leading manufacturer of insulators, which are supplied to clients throughout the UK and internationally.

The shareholders of Allied Insulators Limited, instructed KBS Corporate to identify and agree a transaction with a strategic acquirer that could help leverage Allied Insulators market leading skillset.

The opportunity attracted 62 interested parties and four competing offers. The vast majority of interest came from UK private equity and trade. The successful offer came from Swedish buyer Addtech AB. The company have an energy supply division which has nearly 20 businesses that operates within the segment of power transmission. Allied Insulators proved a great opportunity to cross-sell existing products and services but also allows both parties work together on upcoming projects from the expected investment in the UK electric and rail networks.

Hans Andersén, Business Area Manager Addtech Energy commented, “The acquisition of Allied Insulators further strengthens our position as a leading player in the field of electric transmission lines. Allied Insulators complements our operations in an excellent way and establishes us as a significant supplier of overhead line material to network owners outside the Nordic region.”

George Barnes, Associate Corporate Director at KBS Corporate, advised Allied Insulators Limited. Legal support was provided by David Easdown and Ryan Tweedale from Knights Plc.