2024 - A year of Growth, Achievements and a lot of Coffee!

Well, we’ve made it through another year—and what a year it’s been! From major M&A deals to welcoming new faces, 2024 has been packed with highlights. We’ve been busy, we’ve been bold, and yes, we’ve probably consumed more caffeine than is medically advisable. But hey, it’s all been worth it!

M&A Activity & Investments
2024 saw significant activity with the team acting as lead adviser on the sales of Wessex Electrical and Qolcom, as well as the MBOs of Just Kampers, Project Venue, and CSA Environmental. We also had a busy year on our PE fund with exits from 23.5 degrees complimented by a new portfolio acquisition in Bournemouth based MyFibre, reinvestments in Stewart Signs and Diametric, and bolt-on acquisitions of Dyball and Auditel (more on this below) both of which joined the TMA family!

Team Growth & Development
We welcomed Toby Uren to the team and were excited to have Kerry Coomer, Honor Hornsby, and Jake Bowdler join us as secondees from Shoosmiths and Trethowans - It’s a pleasure working with such talented and ambitious people!

Awards & Recognition
It was an honor to have been named Corporate Finance Team of the Year at the Solent Deal Awards once again. A special shout-out also goes to Prabin Sunar, who won Young Dealmaker of the Year for the second time - a well-deserved recognition of his dedication and hard work.

Team Building & Client Engagement
From thrilling rally events to memorable Goodwood experiences, boat trips, and client dinners, we’ve cherished every opportunity to strengthen our relationships and celebrate our collective success with so many clients and professionals in the Solent region.

Charity

We’re proud to uphold our commitment to supporting meaningful charitable causes. This year, we’ve continued our partnership with the Children’s Heart Foundation, MNDA, and Tree of Hope, raising both funds and awareness for their vital work. A highlight was the special auction lunch at Mirabelle’s, which brought people together for a wonderful cause. Looking ahead, we’re excited to once again be supporting and organising the Solent Professionals Annual Charity Event (SPACE) Valentine’s Ball in February 2025 alongside other dedicated professionals within our local community!

ESG and Sustainability

Our portfolio Company, TMA Data Management Ltd, acquired Hampshire based Auditel UK Ltd, which helps organisations make effective and informed decisions around energy procurement as well as having a national network of over 100 energy procurement and carbon consultants. It is one of the UK’s leading carbon footprint and carbon reduction specialists and Meridian are excited to be working with the team in making an enormous impact on companies that are on the journey to carbon neutral.

With such a strong foundation in 2024, we are eager to continue delivering value, driving growth, and creating lasting partnerships in the year ahead. Thank you to all the professionals we have worked with this year, and here's to even more milestones, learning, and success in 2025! 🥂

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