Closed transaction

Project Avon – The Vella Group

Advisers to leading automotive repair group, The Vella Group, on its acquisition of two independent repairers.

Advised by
Client
Counterparty
Deal stage
Closed transaction
Service
Buy
Sector
Transportation
Sub-sector
Automotive
Contact
Thomas.edwards@frpadvisory.com

Deal details

We’ve advised The Vella Group, one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing accident repair businesses, on two acquisitions that take the group to 20 sites across England and Wales.

Established over 40 years ago by Karl Vella MBE, The Vella Group has grown significantly in recent years to become one of the UK’s most trusted automotive repair providers, with a reputation for high repair standards and a clear focus on sustainable growth. The business is backed by private equity firms Ama Capital and Keyhaven Capital Partners and already operates repair centres in Deeside and Chester serving North Wales and the border, building on a long-standing relationship with our Corporate Finance team.

The Group has now acquired UK Carbody, a highly regarded independent repairer based in Avonmouth, Bristol, and GB Flint Coachworks, a family-run independent repairer serving Nottingham, Derby and Leicester. Together, these acquisitions form the latest stage in The Vella Group’s ongoing buy-and-build strategy, strengthening its footprint in the South West and East Midlands and enhancing its ability to support insurer, network management and fleet partners

We acted as buy-side advisers to The Vella Group on both transactions. The team led negotiations on each offer, project managed the due diligence workstreams and provided commercial input throughout the legal negotiations, helping The Vella Group to secure the best possible outcome on both deals.

The transactions mark the latest stage in FRP Corporate Finance’s ongoing relationship with The Vella Group, having previously advised the management team on its private equity-backed buyout and supported the business in securing an acquisition finance and growth package to fund its expansion strategy.

Thomas Edwards RoleDirector FirmFRP Corporate Finance Thomas joined FRP in 2024 and is a Director in the Corporate Finance team, based in Cardiff. View profile
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