Acquisitions in Merseyside, United Kingdom

Calibre Scientific has acquired Greyhound Chromatography and Allied Chemicals Ltd., a UK provider of chromatography consumables and analytical reference standards. The acquisition expands Calibre Scientific’s distribution operations in the UK & Ireland and strengthens its analytical standards and chromatography product portfolio to better serve pharmaceutical, environmental, food, forensic and petrochemical laboratories worldwide.

BK Plus has acquired St Helens-based accountancy practice Abrams Ashton, expanding BK Plus's footprint in the North West. The deal is the first add-on since BK Plus received investment from private equity firm Palatine in September 2023; Abrams Ashton's partners will remain in place and the practice will continue to operate from its St Helens offices.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired UK-based AT Squared Holdings Limited (trading as FE Protect), a specialist insurance broker serving the UK education sector. The acquisition adds specialist education-sector brokerage capabilities to Gallagher's UK public sector and education practice; terms were not disclosed.

Probo Medical, a Tampa-based diagnostic imaging equipment provider backed by Avista Capital Partners, has acquired Mi Healthcare, a Liverpool-based supplier of ultrasound and x‑ray sales, rental and service solutions across the United Kingdom. The acquisition expands Probo’s diagnostic imaging sales, rental and service capabilities across the UK and supports the company’s ongoing European expansion; terms were not disclosed.

Catax, a Ryan company and UK specialist in tax relief, has acquired R&D tax relief consultancy Access2Funding. Access2Funding, headquartered in Birkenhead, will continue to operate under its own name with all 32 staff retained, expanding Catax/Ryan's UK R&D tax capabilities.