Simple Energy Matters Expands with FM4U Acquisition
Deal News | Mar 09, 2025 | B Daily
Leicester-based Simple Energy Matters Group has acquired FM4U, a facilities management company located in Gateshead, to expand its capacity to offer comprehensive business solutions. The transaction aligns FM4U’s expertise in facilities management with Simple Energy Matters' energy and workforce solutions under one umbrella. This acquisition is expected to boost the group’s annual revenue to over £10 million. FM4U’s previous owners, Louise and Mick Common, will remain with the company to continue providing services in estates, fire and water, electrical, training, and cleaning operations. The deal was facilitated by TIG Corporate Finance and Swinburne Maddison. This strategic acquisition is illustrative of the considerable appeal of the facilities management sector and shows Simple Energy Matters' focus on growth and enhanced service delivery.
Sectors
- Renewable Energy
- Facilities Management
Geography
- United Kingdom – Simple Energy Matters is based in Leicester, and FM4U is based in Gateshead, both located in the UK.
Industry
- Renewable Energy – Simple Energy Matters operates within the renewable energy sector, offering energy solutions as part of its business model.
- Facilities Management – FM4U is a facilities management company, providing services in estates, fire and water, electrical, training, and cleaning operations.
Financials
- 10 million – Post-acquisition, Simple Energy Matters Group's annual revenue is expected to increase to over £10 million.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Energy Matters Group | Bidding Company | Company | A renewable energy consultancy seeking to expand its service offerings through strategic acquisitions. |
| FM4U | Target Company | Company | A facilities management company providing services across various operational areas. |
| Louise Common | Selling Company/Vendor | Person | Co-owner of FM4U who remains with the company post-acquisition. |
| Mick Common | Selling Company/Vendor | Person | Co-owner of FM4U who remains with the company post-acquisition. |
| TIG Corporate Finance | Corporate Finance Advisor | Company | Provided advisory services to FM4U for the deal. |
| Swinburne Maddison | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advice for FM4U during the acquisition process. |