UK fire and security sector M&A review 2025
UK fire and security sector M&A review 2025UK fire and security sector M&A review 2025
Buy-and-build strategies can open up access to new markets, services and geographies, and enhance the value of your business. To maximise the chances of success, buy-side expertise and global capabilities are a given.
Listening closely and working in collaboration, we'll help you develop and execute your acquisition strategy – including finding targets, negotiating terms, raising funding, and achieving successful completion and integration.
M&A strategy development with a focus on driving value for your business.
Sourcing, approaching, valuing and completing an acquisition in line with your goals.
End-to-end support and tailored buy-side advice to guide you throughout the transaction.
You’ll work with a highly experienced, dedicated team with hands-on support and strategic advice to develop and execute your acquisition strategy.
You’ll get insight from market-leading M&A advisers, as well as our national and international network, to ensure you find the right acquisition – and are fully supported throughout.
Our pedigree in mid-market and international transactions means we're best-placed to deliver the right outcomes for you.
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UK fire and security sector M&A review 2025
The Aerospace and Defence (A&D) market entered 2026 with more momentum than at any point in the past decade. Geopolitical instability, rising defence budgets and a recovering commercial aviation cycle have not only lifted performance – they’ve reshaped portfolio priorities and accelerated consolidation across the sector.
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200 of the fastest-growing privately owned manufacturing businesses across Great Britain.
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I am pleased to share that 2025 was another strong-performing year for the Grant Thornton Deals team in the UK. Whilst market headwinds from geopolitical events to the uncertainty around the budget had some impact on investor appetite, the year finished with good momentum. The team successfully completing X deals, with a cumulative value of £X.