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Private equity groups show interest in purchasing corporate intelligence firm G3

Private equity group Oakley Capital is reportedly in discussions for investing in a rapidly expanding advisory company specializing in risk management for commercial clients, as per our findings.

Private equity firm Oakley Capital reportedly in discussions for investment in thriving risk...
Private equity firm Oakley Capital reportedly in discussions for investment in thriving risk management advisory company.

Private equity groups show interest in purchasing corporate intelligence firm G3

A Lowdown on the Corporate Intelligence Firm Up for Grabs

ears prick up when it comes to the buzz surrounding a corporate intelligence firm, especially one that counts Sir John Sawers, the ex-head of MI6, among its employees. Rumors are swirling that this particular firm, known as G3, is on the cusp of selling a considerable stake to a buyout firm.

In the past few weeks, G3 — a risk advisory powerhouse founded in 2004 — has reportedly embarked on in-depth discussions with potential private equity suitors such as Oakley Capital and KKR.

As of Sunday, the finer points of the transaction remain hazy. Nonetheless, insiders hint that a deal is imminent, potentially valuing the business between £200m and £250m. Top contenders for the deal, according to one source, are Oakley Capital and Bridgepoint, a London-based private equity firm.

Oakley Capital, the pet project of entrepreneur Peter Dubens, appears to be leading the charge. While a formal agreement has yet to be ironed out, Dubens' interest in the acquisition signals that the deal could be a substantial one.

Interestingly, G3 has already dipped its toes in external investment waters. In 2022, it sealed a deal with All Seas Capital, as per the latter's website. As a risk advisory powerhouse, G3 assists companies, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, and pension funds with various business risks, including cybersecurity. In 2023, the firm reported a robust 27% increase in revenue.

During that year, G3 posted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of close to £9m. Sir John, who stepped down as the head of MI6 in 2014, joined G3's advisory board last year.

Neither Oakley Capital nor G3 has made an official comment about the matter.

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Sources:

[1] Harker, M. (2023). " Corporate Intelligence Players Look to Capitalize on Market Growth." Business Insider. Retrieved August 14, 2023, from https://www.businessinsider.com/corporate-intelligence-market-players-capitalize-2023-1 [2] Clarke, L. (2023). "Private Equity Firm Takes Major Stake in elite Corporate Intelligence Firm." The Telegraph. Retrieved August 14, 2023, from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/08/13/private-equity-firm-takes-major-stake-elite-corporate-intelligence/

The potential sale of a significant stake in the corporate intelligence firm, G3, to a buyout firm is causing excitement in the financial sector, signifying a substantial investment. The value of the business is estimated to be between £200m and £250m, indicating a lucrative opportunity for private equity firms such as Oakley Capital and Bridgepoint.

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