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.

our people

Meet our experts in M&A Consulting and Capital Raising

Terence Amako

Head of M&A
Terence is an experienced corporate finance professional with over 18 years of corporate finance,...

Omer Fazal

Senior Director, Head of Real Estate
Omer is an experienced corporate finance professional with 10+ years of experience providing...

Maria Goroh

Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets
Maria has 15 years of capital markets experience covering institutional investors primarily on...

Scott Douglas

Director
Scott is a Director at Centrus focused on investor coverage and capital raising.

Geoff Knight

Managing Director
Geoff has over 20 years of investment banking experience gained at RBC Capital Markets and Lloyds...

Paul Stevens

Managing Director
Paul is a founder of Centrus with over 25 years of corporate banking experience gained with Lloyds...

Phil Jenkins

Managing Director and Centrus Financial Advisors Limited CEO
Phil is a founding partner of Centrus and draws upon more than 25 years of investment banking and...

John Tattersall

Managing Director
John is a highly skilled corporate finance professional drawing on over 15 years’ experience...
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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.”

Caroline Moore Chief Financial Officer - Abri Group

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.”

Peter Benz Chief Financial Officer - SNG 

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”.

Charles Vaughan Director - V&F 

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.”

Adrian D’Enrico Fund Manager - Funding Affordable Homes

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”

Jonathan Roberts Group Treasurer - VIVID 

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”.

Glen Suarez Chair of IEM

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”.

Adam MacDonald Managing Director - Centrus

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”

Helen Price Chief Financial Officer - HICL

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.”

Andrew Lawrence Director - Sadel Group

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”

Janette Longstaff Executive Director, Finance - Bernicia

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”

Kathryn Price Executive Director of Finance - LHP

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.”

Colin Creedon Finance Director - Circle VHA

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 ”

Helen Price Chief Financial Officer - HICL PLC

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.”

Bob Taylor Chief Executive Officer - Portsmouth Water

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.”

Craig Jones Chief Financial and Commercial Officer - University of Derby

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”

Rita Akushie Pro Vice-Chancellor Finance & Operations - University of London

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”.

Bruce Shelmerdine, Finance Director, mhs homes group

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”

Cerys Gregory Director of Finance - Caredig

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.”

Peter Lenehan Executive Director of Finance – Gentoo

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.”

John Andrew Finance Director - Silva Homes

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.”

Steve Sharratt CEO of DBE Energy Ltd

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.”

Dr Adrian Corcoran Director of Economic Regulation - The Commission for Aviation Regulation

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.”

Costa Ghioules CFO - St Arthur Homes

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.”

Martin Johnson Chief Operating Officer – Dragon School
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