Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending has structured and delivered a multi-million-pound funding package to support Ignite Growth’s acquisition of APH Hydraulic Engineering, a long-established UK specialist in hydraulic cylinder and actuator design and manufacture.
The facility combines confidential invoice discounting with a cashflow loan, giving the transaction both acquisition support and working capital flexibility. That structure is relevant because it aligns funding with the operating profile of a manufacturing business serving complex, project-led markets.
APH Hydraulic Engineering is based on the outskirts of Glasgow and has been operating since 1964. The business has been family-owned for more than 60 years, with the latest transaction taking place as the owners move towards retirement. A strong management team is already in place, which supports continuity at a time when ownership transition can otherwise create execution risk. The new funding package provides additional headroom as APH looks to build on its established market position under Ignite Growth’s long-term ownership.
The acquisition is the third deal delivered by Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending for Ignite Growth. That repeat relationship suggests a funding approach that can be adapted to the needs of specialist UK businesses, particularly where acquisitions require both speed and flexibility. For Ignite Growth, APH is described as a strong fit within its existing portfolio of engineering businesses, adding further exposure to advanced industrial capability and specialist manufacturing.
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