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Bespoke washroom facilities manufacturer Formwise Washrooms has been acquired by Canadian investor Lynx Equity

Formwise Washrooms Ltd is a UK-based designer, manufacturer and installer of high-end washrooms. The company is a trusted partner for many tier-1 main contractors and interior fit-out firms and has worked on high-profile stadia as well as corporate, hospitality and education sectors.

Entrepreneurs Hub were engaged by the shareholders of Formwise to help them find a suitable acquirer for the business to secure its long-term future and fulfil its growth potential.

Lynx Equity Limited is a Canadian investor with a buy-and-hold strategy and a focus on SME businesses in North America and Europe. Since 2007 Lynx Equity has been nurturing companies to realise their potential and they now have over 50 companies in their portfolio. Entrepreneurs Hub identified Lynx as an ideal acquirer for Formwise as lead advisor Rob Rickard comments:

“Both Formwise and Lynx operate very professionally and have similar desires to achieve further successes for the business in the coming years, so this is a good fit. We are proud to have facilitated this match and very pleased to have achieved this result for Tim and Steve.”

Tim Jupp and Steve Robinson of Formwise add, “We were more than happy with the service Entrepreneurs Hub gave us. The patience they showed in getting the deal across the line and the advice we were given was second to none. But over and above that, their support was invaluable in just generally keeping our morale up as well!!!”

If you are thinking about selling your business or have received an approach and want some advice, please contact us on 08450 678 678 or [email protected]

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 “The team at Entrepreneurs Hub have complimented the process fantastically. We have worked with Howard Dingley and Mike O’Connor on a previous transaction and have found their guidance and support invaluable. David Elliott who also assisted throughout the process comes with vast experience in M&A activity and was a welcome addition to the team.”
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Many thanks to the team at Entrepreneurs Hub for their support throughout the sale process; something we couldn’t have managed without their help. With no previous experience, the journey was much more comprehensive than envisaged and their support was invaluable.
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“For us it came down to trust. It took 25 years to build a very successful business in our sector, but the biggest decision we ever made was the appointment of Entrepreneurs Hub. If we were to do it all again, it would be with Entrepreneurs Hub.”
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