Transaction

Ferrabyrne rail industry deal

Meta sends a clear message to competitors to mind the gap with new multimillion pound rail industry deal.

In a deal where we at times had more going on than a three-legged cat in a litter box, Meta helped Ferrabyrne lay down their tracks well into the future.

In a relationship that started way back with the completion of the first MBO and a second MBO almost 12 years later, it is safe to say that the two firms have enjoyed a prosperous relationship.

Ferrabyrne designs, develops, manufactures and services suspension systems and components, including rubber to metal, for global customers in the rail, commercial vehicle and energy generation industries. The company has delivered significant revenue and profit growth over the past years, positioning the firm as a market leader in this sector and has become an approved supplier to global rail businesses including Bombardier, Hitachi, Alstom, Siemens, CAF, Wabtec, Unipart Rail and London Underground. It has invested heavily in design and development capability, as well as in its manufacturing, refurbishment and testing facilities, in order to take advantage of the buoyant rail sector for years to come.

Under the new ownership, the senior team will continue to be led by MD Ken Horton who had this to say: “Ferrabyrne is justified in working with such a solid adviser as Meta in our corner during the last decade and a half. It means that they already get the objectives of the business and it really helps that they have seen and done it all, so that the inevitable ups and downs of the process are negotiated without fuss. We definitely look forward to the working with them in round three!”

Meta wishes the new team the best of luck whilst they’re steaming ahead to the next stop on what we all agree, has been one spectacular ride.

Client:

Ferrabyrne

Service:

Sell Side

Region:

Sector:

Manufacturing & Engineering, Transport & logistics

META Project Lead

Mark Ledger-Beadell

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