HeadFirst Group Acquires Impellam Group
December 14, 2023
HeadFirst Group (HeadFirst Global B.V.) agreed to acquire AIM-listed Impellam Group plc in a recommended transaction valued at about £483.2 million, creating a leading global provider of MSP and STEM talent solutions. The combination brings complementary geographic footprints and capabilities, with the enlarged group positioned for accelerated growth across North America, the UK, Europe and APAC; the transaction was announced in December 2023 and expected to close in H1 2024.
- Buyers
- HeadFirst Group (HeadFirst Global B.V.)
- Targets
- Impellam Group plc
- Sellers
- Lord Ashcroft, Polygon Global Partners LLP, Other Impellam shareholders
- Industry
- Staffing & HR
- Location
- Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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