Capita Acquires Property Consultancy GL Hearn

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09 July 2015 | Updated 01 January 1970

Capita has acquired GL Hearn, a UK property consultancy business, for a cash consideration of £25m on a cash free, debt free basis, plus a deferred consideration of £5m.

GL Hearn provides commercially driven advice to land owners, developers, house builders, investors, retailers and the public sector. Its client list includes some of the UK’s largest retailers and developers, as well as a number of other blue chip companies.

GL Hearn reported an operating profit of £5.8m on turnover of £31.2m in its last financial year up to 31 May 2015. Capita expects to grow the business and achieve a return on capital in excess of 15%.

GL Hearn specialises in planning, development and regeneration. It employs over 250 staff and has its head office in London. GL Hearn has a strong record of delivery in London, as well as across the rest of the UK – which it serves from seven regional offices, including Glasgow, Manchester and Southampton.

This will enhance Capita’s property and infrastructure business and existing real estate offer, and add technical and strategic advice capabilities across the entire development process.

Picture: Andy Parker, Capita's Chief Executive: said: "Being part of Capita will enable us to accelerate the growth potential of the GL Hearn business and build an stronger platform for ours and Capita’s public and private sector clients."

Article written by Brian Shillibeer | Published 09 July 2015

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