RAS SCI is headquartered in Bromley, UK and has long-standing relationships with its blue chip client base across the retail and grocery sectors. The company\u2019s advanced technology and expert network of over 450 specialists enable it to optimise supply chain performance, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and support clients’ ESG goals.<\/p>\n
CERTANIA is a global TIC company offering services in the areas of Food & Environment, Pharma & Life Science, ESG Analytics and Climate Strategy as well as Management Systems Certification and Testing of Materials, Buildings, and Infrastructure. CERTANIA, a group with revenue forecast to exceed \u20ac200m this year, has PE backing from Greenpeak and Summit Partners to pursue a buy and build strategy to form a world class TIC business.<\/p>\n
Clairfield worked closely with the shareholders of RAS Group to review their strategic options and establish how to realise the potential for the RAS SCI business. CERTANIA was identified as the best partner to accelerate growth in Europe and unlock strategic value. The Clairfield team comprised Partners James Grenfell and Angus Russell, Director Peter Waplington and Executive, Andy Kennedy.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecoming part of CERTANIA represents an exciting new chapter for RAS SCI,\u00a0\u00bb said Lois Heywood, Group CEO. \u201cWith CERTANIA\u2019s backing we will be able to scale our business and continue providing the high-quality services our clients expect. The Clairfield team have delivered a great outcome to not only find the best strategic partner but also somebody that recognised the value we have built.\u201d<\/p>\n
James Grenfell, Partner at Clairfield added, \u201cWe have worked with Lois and her team to find a partner for RAS SCI that could accelerate the growth into Europe. The partnership with CERTANIA allows the business to fully realise its potential.\u201d<\/p>\n
The transaction also provided a partial exit for Beechbrook Capital who had provided funding in 2022.<\/p>\n
Legal advice to the shareholders of RAS SCI was provided by the Midlands team at Browne Jacobson, led by Partners Roger Birchall and Kirk Glenn. Tax advice was provided by Spencer Garden Dickens, led by Martin Chapman. Legal advice to Beechbrook Capital was provided by Freeths LLP, led by Partner James Dyson and Director Mo Abbas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":65190,"template":"","country":[47],"office_involved":[349],"service":[4],"sector":[10],"transaction_format":[41,42],"class_list":["post-65050","transaction","type-transaction","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","country-uk","office_involved-uk","service-mergers-acquisitions","sector-business-services","transaction_format-case-studies","transaction_format-track-record"],"acf":{"intro_text":"Clairfield advised the shareholders of RAS Group on its partnership deal between RAS SCI, the UK\u2019s leading provider of supply chain assurance and compliance solutions, and CERTANIA, a global Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) specialist.","image_mode":"double","transaction_image":65053,"text_between_images":"Partnership deal","transaction_image_2":65059,"transaction_text":"Advisor to RAS SCI","similar_transactions":[64587,63352,61633,60613,58045,28283,30253,57734,53171,24188,23855,23729,23271,23234],"team":[1293,27436,1704,64007]},"yoast_head":"\n