M&A Consulting and Capital Raising
Strategic & tactical advice in the real asset space.
£5bn
of deals advised on in the last 3 years
15 to 20
transactions live at any one time
15
sub-sectors covered by current mandates
of deals advised on in the last 3 years
transactions live at any one time
sub-sectors covered by current mandates
We support management teams and Boards by providing independent advice and deep expertise as they consider important strategic decisions and transactions. We provide advice on the timing, structure, financing and value of a proposed transaction as well as leading negotiations and executing the deal. Our sector specialists work closely with our Investor Coverage Team to support clients in structuring and raising equity and other forms of risk capital to execute their business plans.
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Strategic Options Review:
We propose a number of suggested options to clients and make recommendations based on what we think will maximise value and manage risk.
Sell and Buy-side M&A:
Our team is experienced in representing and delivering on the needs of various parties in the M&A process.
Majority and Minority Stakes:
We advise clients considering either a transition or equity investment on what strategic transactions will help them meet their goals.
Joint Ventures:
Parties can collaborate on a single transaction with our team of capital raising brokers and M&A advisors.
Equity, Hybrid & Risk Capital Raise:
Our team has experience across a number of innovative capital raising services, matching clients with ideal financing partners.
Valuations Analysis:
Our in-house experts can advise on the worth or value of clients’ or target assets to ensure strategic decision-making.
Centrus advises Abri Group and Silva Homes on merger
11.10.2023 “The Centrus team provided real commercial insight and helped us make key decisions on structure and terms, supporting through some relatively complex covenant negotiations and financial close pricing exercises. They were proactive and very responsive, and great to work with on this deal. We look forward to working with Centrus in the future.”
Sovereign Housing Association and Network Homes merge to form SNG
04.10.2023 “Centrus provided skilful support during the analysis, negotiation and completion stages of our engagement with a very diverse group of funders. The impressive team at Centrus, led by Lawrence Gill and Paul Stevens, were focused on achieving the challenging targets set by both organisations within very aspirational timelines, making productive use of their extensive relationships with funders.”
Centrus advises V&F Homes on financing of affordable homes portfolio
04.09.2023 “Centrus tabled three prospective lenders, helped us select the best option and then guided both parties through the process in a professional and friendly manner”.
Centrus arranges £56m debt refinancing for Funding Affordable Homes
14.08.2023 “This refinancing is a significant milestone for FAH, more than halving our previous cost of debt and providing a stable base from which to raise and deploy equity. In a challenging financing market, Centrus’ deep market knowledge and advice were central to securing the new facility, which now enables us to move forward, focusing on delivering more, much needed affordable homes across the UK.”
Centrus arranges a £100m sustainability-linked RCF and £110m of private placement facilities for VIVID
04.08.2023 “We’re really excited to be developing new relationships with European and North American investors: ABN AMRO, Sun Life and Pacific Life. I am grateful for the support and advice from the team at Centrus in arranging these facilities”
Centrus arranges a €60m Private Placement for Impax Environmental Markets plc
27.07.2023 “Using structural debt with the aim of enhancing returns for shareholders is a key advantage of the investment trust structure. This financing provides attractive long-term debt capital to be deployed for the benefit of shareholders for many years to come and comes at a time when the Board and the Manager believe that portfolio valuation makes gearing desirable”.
Consortium acts as financial adviser to Ofgem on the £1.14bn transfer of offshore wind farm transmission assets
20.07.2023 “Offshore Windfarms are playing a critical role in the UK’s transition to renewable energy and Net Zero targets. It is a fantastic for Centrus and our consortium colleagues to play their part in closing out this important deal and its contribution to energy transition”.
Centrus arranges £150m 10-12-year Private Placement for HICL Infrastructure PLC
22.05.23 “We are pleased to have worked with Centrus to diversify our capital sources and access long-term funding. Their market knowledge and experience was key in assisting us navigate the challenging financial environment and helping us achieve our funding objectives”
Centrus advises Magnavale on new financing
16.05.23 “We are pleased to have successfully closed this financing despite the challenging market backdrop. This transaction is a testament to robust sector fundamentals and secular demand for cold storage. We have a high conviction in this sector, and given limited new fit-for-purpose supply, we are well-positioned to benefit from new market opportunities and deliver long-term growth for our platform.”
Centrus arranges £60m of new funding for Bernicia
02.05.2023 “We are delighted to have worked with Centrus on the arrangement of two new RCF facilities. The facilities will ensure that Bernicia’s strong levels of liquidity are maintained, with the removal of restrictive covenants and improved corporate controls supporting the modernisation of our treasury portfolio”
Centrus advises LHP on £30m ESG-linked RCF
14.04.23 “We are delighted to have worked with Centrus on the arrangement of the new RCF facility. The new facility as well as helping maintain our strong levels of liquidity, has helped facilitate the removal of restrictive covenants. This leaves LHP in a significantly stronger position to deliver our planned investment strategy and deliver better homes for our customers”
Centrus advises Circle VHA on its first social housing development project
12.04.23 “Centrus were a great partner for us in this landmark project. They brought both financing and risk management solutions to the table and worked tirelessly to get the deal over the line, as well as a collaborative solution orientated approach to this project which was not without its challenges.”
Centrus advises on a £650m Sustainability Linked RCF for HICL Infrastructure PLC
28.03.23 “We are very pleased to have worked with Centrus to renegotiate our sustainability linked RCF. Their expert market knowledge and collaborative approach really helped us to achieve our funding objectives in what has been a very volatile economic environment ”
Centrus advises Portsmouth Water on £325m investment for first UK reservoir in 30 years
14.03.23 “We are delighted to have secured the £325 million investment required to construct Havant Thicket Reservoir. This will be the first large scale water storage reservoir to be built in the UK since the 1980s. It will play a key role in protecting internationally important chalk rivers – the River Test and the River Itchen, by securing a new, sustainable source of water for the region.”
Centrus arranges £70m private placement for University of Derby
01.03.23 “Centrus, and Mills & Reeve, provided outstanding support through the process, contributing to the successful outcome achieved. We are delighted our new borrowing arrangements link to our inclusion and equality commitments, given these commitments to the University’s strategic agenda.”
Centrus arranges £50m Sustainability Linked RCF for University of London
27.02.23 “Centrus’ support has been invaluable, driving the best terms possible for UoL, providing assurance throughout the process, guiding us in a challenging market environment and helping us achieve this great outcome”
Centrus advises mhs on £180m bank funding and £90m in new capital markets
20.02.23 ” With ongoing assurance and advice, Centrus has has allowed us to manage the challenging market environment and achieve these great outcomes”.
Centrus arranges £100m funding for Caredig
10.02.23 “Centrus has supported us every step of the way, providing invaluable and tailored advice and assurance, with a flexible and dynamic approach. This approach ensured we achieved the best outcomes possible in a very challenging environment”
Centrus advises Gentoo on £460m restructure of its treasury portfolio
01.02.23 “We are delighted to have completed this complex project in what has been a challenging financial environment. The benefits of increased liquidity, modernised security arrangements and revamped covenants and corporate freedoms combine to increase Gentoo’s ability to deliver its corporate strategy.”
Centrus arranges £150m bank refinancing & £100m private placement for Silva
30.01.23 “Centrus has provided high quality support in arranging these deals. Their understanding of the market, strategic guidance and project support, has been key in helping us achieve such a strong outcome and position us for the future.”
Centrus arranges funding for DBE Energy anaerobic digestion plant
04.01.23 “Centrus supported throughout, actively managing the process from start to finish. The team used their specific sector knowledge and expertise in structuring complex financings to run a sale process. We are delighted with the outcome and look forward to the future in partnership with Lazard Investment Management.”
Centrus advises regulator on the financeability of Dublin Airport’s c. €2bn expansion
20.12.2022 “Centrus provided us robust, evidence based, responsive and timely analysis on Dublin Airport’s ability to finance its €2bn expansion plan. As the economic regulator of Dublin Airport, this analysis informed our final Determination of the maximum level of airport charges for 2020-2024.”
Centrus arranges additional £16m debt for St Arthur Homes to deliver affordable homes
07.12.22 “It was a pleasure working closely with the Centrus and CBRE teams to deliver this portfolio refinancing covering a portion of our stabilised Shared Ownership stock. The refinancing allows us to continue our growth story of delivering fantastic affordable new build homes to our customers.”
Dragon School becomes the first UK Prep to raise private finance
19.11.22 “We are all delighted with the outcome which will enable the Dragon to invest in its strategic ambitions with confidence, and know that we couldn’t have got there without Centrus’ stewardship, advice and guidance along the way.”