Leading law firm Freeths has advised the shareholders of Access Building Products Group Ltd (ABP Group) on the sale of 85 of the business to Swedish investment firm Röko AB.

 

The remaining 15 will be retained by Managing Director Bob Elderton.

 

ABP Group, headquartered in Tockwith near York, is the parent company of Access Building Products Ltd, Jupiter Blue Ltd, House of Canopies Ltd and GRP Products Ltd. The group is a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of specialist products for commercial and residential buildings, particularly in access panels and door canopies. It employs 88 people, operates from two UK manufacturing sites, and has consolidated annual sales of approximately £15m.

 

Röko, headquartered in Sweden and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, owns 32 companies across Europe and has a strong track record of acquiring and growing specialist businesses.

 

The Freeths team was led by Corporate Partner Andy Francey and Corporate Managing Associate Megan Atack.

 

Commenting on the transaction, Andy Francey said: “It was a pleasure to support Bob, Martin and the wider shareholder group on this important cross border transaction. ABP Group is a fantastic business with strong market positioning, and we’re proud to have played a role in helping the shareholders secure the right long term partner in Röko.”

 

Bob Elderton, Managing Director and shareholder of ABP Group, added: “We are delighted that the Access Building Products Group is becoming part of Röko and are excited to continue to grow the businesses as part of an international organisation. With Röko’s exceptional track record, we are convinced that we have found the right owner to support the next phase of our journey.”

 

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Recognised for its landmark High Court victory for 555 sub-postmaster clients against the Post Office – one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in British legal history – Freeths continues to advise on the subsequent GLO and Horizon Convictions Redress compensation schemes.

 

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