Evolve Corporate Finance, the national M&A advisory practice headquartered in Birmingham, has advised Opus Safety on its latest acquisition of Suresite, as part of an ambitious buy-and-build growth strategy.
Birmingham-based Opus Safety provides services to a broad range of SMEs nationwide. Founded by John Southall, Ian Hatherly and Tom Baverstock, it has built a strong reputation as a high-quality, solution-led partner for health and safety, HR and occupational health. Its proprietary Opus Compliance Cloud software solution helps clients transform and digitise their operations.
The business has acquired the health and safety function of Preston-based Suresite, a specialist retail solutions provider that helps retailers improve safety, compliance and operational performance, for an undisclosed sum.
This latest acquisition provides Opus Safety with a significant route into the petrol forecourt market, servicing more than 3,500 petrol stations across the UK.
It is the fifth acquisition completed by the business, following the purchase of Agility Risk & Compliance, Three Spires Safety, GH Safety, and Sentinel Safety Solutions, and forms part of a long-term buy-and-build drive.
As part of the deal, all consultants at Suresite will move to Opus Safety, together with a network of associates.
An advisory team at Evolve Corporate Finance, led by David Neate, partner, with support from senior associate Will Buchanan, provided advice to the board and management team of Opus Safety on the acquisition.
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“We are delighted to have led on this latest transaction for Opus Safety as part of their growth plans. We have worked with John and the management team since 2022, supporting the business on its growth journey and helping them to identify, acquire, and integrate several acquisitions. Suresite is a leading player in its niche and has an excellent reputation. The acquisition opens an exciting opportunity in the petrol forecourt market and fits well with Opus’ buy-and-build strategy, with further growth opportunities which can be delivered through Opus’s Compliance Cloud technology”
Evolve Corporate Finance
David Neate, Partner
“As we look to accelerate our growth ambitions – both organically and through M&A – we wanted to seamlessly integrate a proven team and compliance and safety proposition that would strengthen our health and safety capabilities. The Suresite function is a perfect fit, and we are excited about the growth opportunities it opens. David and the team at Evolve Corporate Finance have been our longstanding M&A advisory partner and have once again helped us to navigate the deal process, providing exceptional support and advice.”
Opus Safety
John Southall, Founder
The deal team
Who made it happen
David Neate
Partner
