Care - Childcare
Kidsunlimited
Christie + Co was instructed by LDC to advise on the restructuring of the Kidsunlimited business – a portfolio of over 50 nurseries across the UK. Our childcare specialists across our 17 UK offices were able to carry out full property due diligence and competitor analysis within a 3 week timeframe to support LDC’s bid.
Acquisition of Holyrood Nursery Group
Acting on behalf of the Bertram Nursery Group, Christie + Co recently acquired the Holyrood Nursery Group. Holyrood Nursery Group was originally established in 1994, with the opening of its first nursery in Prestwich. The portfolio now comprises nine nurseries - including one leasehold in Salford - across Greater Manchester, providing full day and sessional care to children aged from birth to 5 years.
Just Learning
Christie + Co was instructed by Alchemy Partners’ provide valuation advice in respect of the Just Learning Nursery Group. Our valuations formed part of a refinancing project which facilitated the creation of an ‘acquisition fund’, to assist the company in implementing its 2008 expansion strategy.
Sale of Asquith Nurseries
Christie + Co acted on behalf of private equity firm, Lyceum Capital, in the provision of valuation advice in advance of its sale of Asquith Nurseries to Dawnay, Day Principal Investments and Swordfish Investments LLP for £95 million. Asquith is one of the UK’s largest nursery groups, offering places for some 10,000 children across 113 nurseries and crèches nationwide.
Happitots Day Nurseries Ltd
Christie + Co facilitated the merger of Happitots Day Nurseries Ltd with the Bertram Nursery Group. Happitots Day Nurseries was established in 1996 and comprised 12 nurseries, providing 865 registered places, wrap-around care and an associated training business.
