Rockpool backs MBO of Datum Alloys

Financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed, though Rockpool typically provides equity and loan finance of £3-12m per investment.

The GP has taken a majority stake in Datum via the transaction, with the company's management team reinvesting for a minority stake.

Company
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Kingsbridge, Devon, Datum provides stainless steel stencil foils to the electronics industry. The company has an additional facility in Endicott, New York State, and has a total headcount of 32.

People
Rockpool Investments – Richard Morrison (investment manager); Martin van Diggelen (investment executive).
Datum Alloys – Pete Anniss (managing director).

Advisers
Equity – Charles Russell Speechlys, Richard Coleman (legal); Wilson Partners (financial due diligence); RPL Advisory (commercial due diligence); Catalysis Advisory (management due diligence).
Vendor – HW Corporate Finance, Steve Brown, Neeraj Dhuna (corporate finance); Penningtons (legal).
Management – Ashfords (legal).

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