Stow Healthcare Group Changes Hands as CGEN Care Group Makes First UK Acquisition
Deal News | May 15, 2025 | Charles Russell Speechlys
Charles Russell Speechlys advised the shareholders of Stow Healthcare Group Limited on its sale to CGEN Care Group. This acquisition marks CGEN Care Group’s initial foray into the UK market, highlighting the burgeoning international interest in the UK's social care industry. Stow Healthcare Group, established 15 years ago by siblings Roger Catchpole and Ruth French, operates eight award-winning care homes across East Anglia and Essex, renowned for their dedication to dementia care and operational excellence. Four of these homes have achieved outstanding ratings from the CQC. The sellers expressed their gratitude towards their advisors for their guidance in this significant transaction.
Sectors
- Healthcare & Social Assistance
- Investment & Private Equity
Geography
- United Kingdom – The location of Stow Healthcare Group's operations and CGEN Care Group’s new market entry.
- East Anglia & Essex, England – Specific regions within the UK where Stow Healthcare operates its facilities.
Industry
- Healthcare & Social Assistance – The industry involves the provision of healthcare and social assistance services, which is relevant as the article discusses the sale of a group of elderly care homes.
- Investment & Private Equity – Involves private equity transactions and investments, relevant due to CGEN Care Group's acquisition of Stow Healthcare Group.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stow Healthcare Group Limited | Target Company | Company | A family-run group of care homes in East Anglia & Essex, known for their award-winning facilities and care excellence. |
| Roger Catchpole and Ruth French | Selling Shareholders | People | Founders and owners of Stow Healthcare Group. |
| CGEN Care Group | Bidding Company | Company | An international care group making its first acquisition in the UK with Stow Healthcare. |
| Charles Russell Speechlys | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advice to the selling shareholders of Stow Healthcare Group. |