Cairngorm-backed E-zec Medical Merges with ERS Medical to Create UK Non-Emergency Patient Transport Leader
February 1, 2023
Cairngorm Capital’s portfolio company E-zec Medical Transport Services has merged with ERS Transition Limited (trading as ERS Medical), creating the UK's largest specialist non-emergency patient transport provider. The enlarged group serves more than 50 commissioning bodies from 55 sites with approximately 2,500 specialist employees and 2022 combined revenues in excess of £100m; the deal strengthens geographic coverage and service capabilities while providing a platform for future growth.
- Buyers
- E-zec Medical Transport Services, Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP
- Targets
- ERS Transition Limited (trading as ERS Medical)
- Sellers
- Andrew Pooley
- Platforms
- E-zec Medical Transport Services
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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