Triton Acquires OCU Group Limited
August 4, 2022
Triton Fund V, advised by Triton, has completed the acquisition of OCU Group Limited, the holding company of O'Connor Utilities and Instalcom. Triton plans to support OCU's growth in core regulated utility services and pursue non‑regulated opportunities as the UK shifts toward renewable energy.
- Buyers
- Triton Fund V (advised by Triton)
- Targets
- OCU Group Limited (holding company of O'Connor Utilities and Instalcom)
- Sellers
- O'Connor family (founders Tim and Tom O'Connor)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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