Optionis has made its fourth takeover in 18 months with the purchase of a firm based in London.
The Warrington-headquartered support services group has snapped up Brian Alfred Associates which will become part of its small and medium-sized business facing division ClearSky Business.
Established in 2004, Brian Alfred has about 5,000 clients and 20 staff. The brand will be retained following the deal.
As a result of the buy, Optionis now employs more than 300 staff across seven UK sites.
Optionis group managing director Derek Kelly said: "This acquisition is the latest example of our buy-and-build strategy in the SME space.
"Brian Alfred is a slick and innovative outfit that is already a market leader in its field. I am confident that we will enable the company’s huge potential for further growth to be fulfilled."
Brian Alfred founder and chief executive Paul Atkin, who is stepping down following the acquisition, added: "It gives me great comfort and reassurance to know that I am leaving the business in safe and capable hands.
"The Optionis philosophy of sustainable growth aligns perfectly with our own, and I am sure Brian Alfred will go from strength to strength as part of the group."
DWF advised Optionis on its latest acquisition, while EY assisted with financial and tax due diligence. Brian Alfred was advised by Temple Bright and BDO's corporate finance team.
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