H1 2026: K3 Advisory Group extends UK lead in LSEG rankings
Following its rebrand from K3 Capital Group, K3 Advisory Group continues to strengthen its position in the UK and internationally. As part of the Group’s business sales division, KBS Corporate is proud to contribute to that continued success.
The Group has extended its lead as the UK’s No.1 mid-market M&A adviser after completing 145 deals during the first half of 2026 — almost four times as many as its nearest UK competitor.
The latest London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Global M&A Mid-Market Financial Advisory rankings place K3:
• No.1 in the UK
• No.2 in Europe, just two deals behind the leading adviser
• No.4 globally
K3 has topped the UK rankings for nine consecutive years and is currently on course to make it ten.
In Europe, the gap to first place is just two deals. Its fourth-place global ranking also keeps K3 among the world’s most active mid-market advisers.
Notable KBS Corporate deals completed during Q2 included:
These included the sale of ACL and AGSM to TCR UK, providing the international ground support equipment specialist with a platform to expand across key UK airports.
KBS Corporate also advised AI industrial safety specialist Safety Shield Global on securing investment from H2 Equity Partners, and document management provider Cleardata on its agreement to be acquired by Zurich-headquartered SPS.
With its clear UK lead and the European top spot still within reach, K3 enters the second half of 2026 in a strong position.
With a clear lead in the UK and the European top spot still within reach, K3 enters the second half of 2026 in a strong position.
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