Arcus Acquires c.83% Stake in Workdry International
September 12, 2022
Arcus Infrastructure Partners' AEIF3 has agreed to acquire approximately an 83% interest in Workdry International Limited, the UK’s leading lessor of water pumps and modular wastewater treatment systems. The Bright family and key management will retain the remaining shareholding; the deal is the first investment for Arcus' new European infrastructure fund and will support Workdry's growth and scaling plans across water utility, infrastructure and construction markets.
- Buyers
- Arcus Infrastructure Partners (AEIF3)
- Targets
- Workdry International Limited
- Sellers
- The Bright family
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Location
- Hampshire, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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