Grant Thornton advises City Group Security

City Group Security is a national provider of multi-service security solutions, with an established mobile offering that complements its core guarding and canine divisions. City Group Security serves various sectors including, corporate real estate markets, utilities  and local governments with bespoke security solutions

OCS is a global facilities management business and one of the UK’s leading integrated service providers, delivering services including hard services, energy services, security, cleaning, catering, landscaping, and waste management.

Grant Thornton’s Corporate Finance team were engaged by City Group Security shareholders to lead the sale process. 

The Grant Thornton team worked closely with the CEO and management team to develop a transaction strategy that facilitated a competitive process

The team leveraged its extensive sector expertise and network knowledge to bring the right buyers to the table, build competitive tension and maximise shareholder value. The core team were able to involve other Grant Thornton experts on matters as they arose, ensuring value was protected along the way

Grant Thornton project managed multiple workstreams to deliver a smooth and efficient process.