Caledonia Investments plc (LON:CLDN) has announced that it has invested £55m to acquire a majority stake in Direct Tyre Management Limited, the UK’s leading independent provider of outsourced tyre management services to fleet operators. The management team has reinvested alongside Caledonia to acquire 100% of the Business from investors including Palatine Private Equity.
The acquisition exemplifies Caledonia’s strategy of investing in quality, robust and well-established companies, with proven management teams seeking a long-term supportive shareholder.
Founded in 2004, DTM provides specialist, independent outsourced tyre management services. The Business has consistently delivered year-on-year growth with a revenue CAGR of c.16% over the last 15 years.
Headquartered in Blackpool, DTM has over 100 employees and serves c.250 fleet customers with c.285,000 vehicles and c.1,300,000 tyres under management. Enabled by a proprietary technology platform, which allows customers to maximise their fleet efficiency, compliance and output, DTM connects the vehicles it manages to a national network of over 3,500 service provider locations.
Commenting on the acquisition, Tom Leader, Caledonia Investments’ Head of Private Capital, said:
“We are proud to have become the new owners of DTM and to partner with Leigh Goodland and his team in the next stage of the company’s development. DTM’s consistent track record of revenue growth and cash generation, together with its market leading position, make the Business an exciting addition to our Private Capital investment portfolio. We believe there are multiple avenues through which to build further on the Business’ excellent record and to expand its range of services in the UK and other jurisdictions.”
Leigh Goodland, DTM’s CEO, commented:
“I am delighted to welcome Caledonia as DTM’s new equity partner. With Caledonia’s financial support, flexibility and long-term investment horizon, I am confident that we can build on the Business’ reputation for outstanding customer service and track record of innovation to bring new technology to our customers and take advantage of the significant growth potential in our chosen markets.”
