Inflexion acquires Scott Dunn

The deal, which values the business at around £70m according to Sky News, will enable Scott Dunn to expand into new regions. The business will also look to enhance its digital presence with support from Inflexion’s digital director Charlie Cannell.

The investment is Inflexion’s second deal in the travel and tourism sector in recent years, having acquired online travel agent On the Beach in a £73m secondary buyout from Living Bridge, then known as Isis Equity Partners, in October 2013.

Throughout 2014 Scott Dunn has added new villas in southern France and launched a portfolio of Swedish properties offering “ice experiences” and “Swedish safari adventures”.

Company
Founded in 1986, Chichester-based Scott Dunn is a provider of luxury holidays, focusing on Mediterranean resorts, skiing holidays and honeymoons. The business, which has additional offices in London, provides villas and chalets with bespoke services including private catering and child care. According to Sky News, it generates annual profits of £6m.

People
Simon Turner is managing partner at Inflexion. Andrew Dunn is president and founder of Scott Dunn, while Simon Russell is the company’s CEO.

Advisers
Equity - BDO (M&A).
Vendor - Cavendish Corporate Finance (Corporate finance).
Management - Livingstone Partners (Corporate finance).

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