June 2025
Truckeast Holdings Limited
Adviser to Truckeast Holdings Limited on its sale to Scania
£undisclosed
Grant Thornton team
Industrials
Sell side
Corporate finance
Sweden
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We are delighted to have advised Truckeast Holdings Limited on their sale to Scania

Truckeast is one of the largest Scania franchise partners in the UK, with 17 sites strategically located across the East of England and the East Midlands, serving a customer base in a broad range of sectors including large national freight and logistics companies

Scania, part of the larger Traton group, is one of the world’s leading truck manufacturers, known for the premium quality of its product

Grant Thornton’s Corporate Finance team were engaged by John Biggin, Chairman of Truckeast, to lead a sale process

The Grant Thornton team worked closely with the company and shareholders to develop a bespoke transaction strategy and to realise the value of Truckeast

Grant Thornton ran a competitive process, leveraging its extensive sector expertise, and navigated complexities to protect value at every juncture. Our hands on and practical approach to negotiations, ensured an optimal outcome for our client

The shareholders ultimately chose Scania as the preferred acquirer to ensure the long-term success of the business under new ownership

“The team at Grant Thornton carried out the negotiation process in a manner that successfully managed the emotive nature of a transaction, whilst always striving for the best possible outcome. Thanks for all your efforts including many out of hours discussions !”
John Biggin Chairman, Truckeast Holdings Limited