Sale of LDC's majority investment in The Edwin Group to Quad Partners

Deal typePrivate Equity & Transaction Services
IndustryEducation & Professional Services
Sub-industryRecruitment
Client nameThe Edwin Group Limited
BDO has provided vendor financial and tax due diligence services to The Edwin Group, supporting the sale of LDC's majority investment to Quad Partners.

The Edwin Group is a prominent provider of education recruitment services in the UK, focusing on the placement of leadership, teaching, and support staff across schools and multi-academy trusts. 

Operating through the Vision for Education, ABC Teachers, and Smart Teachers brands, the Edwin Group is one of the UK’s largest providers of supply teachers to primary, secondary and special educational needs schools. 

The group also offers continuing professional development to equip their staff with necessary skills, positioning themselves as a reliable recruitment partner for educational institutions.

The BDO project team included: 
Vendor financial due diligence: Dougal Baxter, John Burton, Aaouz Omar, Manvir Thandi
Tax due diligence: Carol Hindle, Susan Cameron

"The BDO Transaction Services team provided excellent support in relation to the recent sale of a majority shareholding in the Edwin Group from LDC to Quad Partners.
 
Their use of data analytics and ability to process complex data in a clear and concise manner facilitated a very clear and transparent review of our business. We were particularly impressed with BDO’s flexible approach and how they managed to articulate drivers of financial performance; this enabling a clear presentation of our growth story, which was crucial to the success of the transaction.
 
The professional, and highly personable, approach made us immediately comfortable that we were working with a provider of integrity and experience. We highly recommend BDO's services to anyone looking to navigate the complexities of a deal process."

Liam Roberts, Chief Executive Officer,  The Edwin Group Limited