Dawsongroup an independent plus leasing commercial enterprise , which furnish a diverse chain of mountains of business - vital solutions , and KKR , a global investment business firm , herald that KKR has move into into a binding agreement with the shareowner of Dawsongroup to acquire the Group . The skill will be made as part of KKR ’s Global Climate strategy , dedicate to scale last - zero solutions and transitioning and decarbonizing higher give off asset , which closely align with Dawsongroup ’s retentive - full term sustainability - result dream .
headquarter in Milton Keynes , UK , Dawsongroup has developed a solid platform with first - rate provider human relationship , a diversified customer base of operations and is a supportive employer to over 1,150 employees across 11 countries . Dawsongroup has developed a potent position in the UK and a growing presence overseas with its highly attractive Smarter Asset Strategy , enable patronage to cost - efficaciously transition to nett zero .
Dawsongroup has an ambitious , sustainable outgrowth strategy in place to unlock its significant potential . Last year it post a phonograph recording operation with Group EBITDA of c.£250 m and under new ownership , direction will work up on this strong platform to expand the mart it serves throughout the entire supply chain .
The Dawson family has controlled the Group for over 90 years , oversee its significant emergence to date . As a business which efficaciously utilise EV , solar , Stage 5 generators , and assault and battery storage as part of its unequalled energy focused service potentiality , Dawsongroup and KKR ’s strategic partnership will importantly accelerate the decarbonisation of vehicle and asset leasing solutions . KKR will also work out with Dawsongroup to implement an employee ownership course of study , providing Dawsongroup employees with the opportunity to directly enter in the Group ’s succeeding winner .
Stephen Miller , CEO of Dawsongroup notice : " KKR ’s supporting will speed up the launch of our sustainable growth scheme by preserve to cede market - leading services for our customer in the UK , maintaining our EBITDA allowance visibility and providing a real chance to expatiate our unique offer internationally . "
Vincent Policard , Partner and Co - Head of European Infrastructure at KKR , said : " As one of the largest main lessors of fomite and temperature controlled solutions in the UK , Dawsongroup is a key player in the decarbonisation of mobility . We see a pregnant chance to speed up the electrification of Dawsongroup ’s fleet , in support of the Dawsongroup management team ’s focus on sustainable solutions , and aligned with KKR ’s allegiance to encourage the transition to a low - carbon future . "
Freya Dawson total : " On behalf of the Dawson family , I am extremely proud of Dawsongroup ’s achievement to engagement and we are highly supportive of this strategic partnership with KKR . With the Dawson family ’s backing and long - standing support from employee , the Group has evolved into the innovative asset leasing chopine it is today . "
For more selective information : Richard Mountain / Victoria HaynsDawsongroupTel : +44 20 3077 0455[email protected ]
Alastair ElwenKKRTel : +44 20 7251 3801[email protected ]
