Newable Capital Acquires Majority Stake in J.C. Atkinson & Son
July 30, 2020
Newable Capital has acquired a majority shareholding in J.C. Atkinson & Son (JCA), the UK’s leading independent coffin and casket manufacturer. The investment will support capacity expansion, broaden product range (including eco-friendly coffins) and retain the existing leadership team as the business pursues growth across the UK funeral market.
- Buyers
- Newable Capital
- Targets
- J.C. Atkinson & Son
- Sellers
- Atkinson family, Julian Atkinson
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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