Sigma GRP Limited, a portfolio company of Three Hills Capital Partners (THCP), has acquired Thompsons Contracts Blackpool Limited.
Thompsons is a specialist shopfitter, refurbishment and building contractor operating projects across a range of end markets including quick service, restaurants and bars, retail and hotels. Through Sigma’s investment Thompsons has ambitions to continue to pursue multiple organic and inorganic growth opportunities on a national scale.
Sigma provides outsourced solutions that help customers address optimisation and maintenance of commercial space. The company offers a wide range of services from procurement to project delivery and supply chain solutions of various specialist fixtures and fittings, with customers across the food and non-food retail sectors.
Sigma is supported by THCP, a provider of flexible capital solutions to mid-market companies, focused on partnering with outstanding entrepreneurs and management teams to grow successful businesses. THCP has been partnered with Sigma since 2018.
Craig Bennett, CEO of Sigma: “The acquisition of Thompsons is a key milestone in Sigma’s ambitions to grow and transfer our expertise into new sectors. Thompsons is a great company that under the leadership of Joe, Matt and David, has become a leader in the quick service restaurant and hospitality sectors. Thompsons is a great fit for Sigma, aligning with our current services. We look forward to working with Thompsons to maximise opportunities for our two companies. We would like to thank THCP for their continued support in financing the acquisition.”
Joe Jefferies, UK coverage at THCP: “We are committed to partnering with outstanding entrepreneurs and management teams across the UK who believe in the growth potential of their businesses. The Thompsons transaction is a great example of the ongoing buy-and-build opportunity we see in Sigma’s market, which our flexible capital solutions are well-suited to support. We are delighted to welcome the Thompsons – a key step towards realising ours and the team’s growth ambitions for the group.”
