Founded in 2002, Amberon is a full-service Traffic Management services provider, operating in both the low-speed and high-speed markets. The group operates an extensive network of 43 depots across the UK and employs c.1,000 staff, servicing a broad and diversified range of customers.
H2 acquired Amberon in November 2018, and subsequently grew the Group both organically and through acquisitions. In July 2019, Amberon acquired MLP, helping to increase the Group’s geographic coverage into London and the East of England as well as broadening Amberon’s service offering in the high-speed market.
The original acquisition financing was provided by HSBC who, in conjunction with the sponsor, invited Bridgepoint Credit to be the sole incremental debt provider. We consequently worked closely with H2 and management to provide all of the incremental debt financing to fund the acquisition of Forest Traffic Management in February 2020.
The acquisition of Forest gives the Group stronger market share in the high-speed segmentof the market and greater national coverage in both markets. Amberon is targeting further expansion across the strategic road network managed by Highways England.
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