Avon Freight Group Sells to Primeline Group

Deal News | Apr 14, 2025 | Evolve Corporate Finance

Avon Freight Group Sells to Primeline Group

Avon Freight Group, a specialist in transport and logistics, has been acquired by Ireland-based Primeline Group, with advisory by Evolve Corporate Finance. Avon, based in the West Midlands, provides groupage and logistics solutions across the UK and Ireland, employing over 120 staff. This acquisition marks Primeline Group’s first foray into the UK market, broadening its reach in logistics and route-to-market solutions. Avon will continue under the management of its current director, Dawn Greene. Evolve Corporate Finance, led by David Neate, advised Avon on the sale, facilitating the transaction with strategic insights and negotiations to maximize value. The acquisition aligns with Primeline's strategic goals of expanding in the UK and integrating enhanced logistics capabilities.

Sectors

  • Logistics and Supply Chain
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

Geography

  • United Kingdom – Avon Freight Group is based in the West Midlands, UK.
  • Ireland – Primeline Group, the acquiring company, is based in Ireland.

Industry

  • Logistics and Supply Chain – The acquisition involves companies providing logistics, transport, and supply chain solutions across the UK and Ireland.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions – The article details a significant M&A transaction within the logistics sector.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Avon Freight GroupTarget CompanyCompanyA specialist transport and logistics operator based in the West Midlands.
    Primeline GroupBidding CompanyCompanyThe largest independent Irish logistics provider expanding into the UK market.
    Evolve Corporate FinanceAdvisory CompanyCompanyProvided strategic advice to Avon's shareholders on the sale transaction.
    Dawn GreeneManaging Director, AvonPersonCurrent managing director of Avon Freight Group, continuing post-acquisition.
    David NeatePartner, Evolve Corporate FinancePersonLed the advisory team for Avon's sale to Primeline.
    Tim CumminsCEO, Primeline GroupPersonCEO of Primeline Group, overseeing its strategic expansion into the UK.