Accel-KKR's Bidco announced a recommended all-cash acquisition of Eleco plc, intended to be implemented through a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement.

UK · 2026-09-18

1. Step 1 · The triggerAccel-KKR's Bidco announces a recommended all-cash acquisition of Eleco plc, with a Court-sanctioned scheme to take Eleco private.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onEleco shareholders, including institutional holders like J O Hambro, receive a cash exit at a premium, ending public-market oversight.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onAccel-KKR gains full control and begins integrating Eleco, with a focus on operational efficiency and return on investment.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youUK SMEs using Eleco's software face changes in product roadmap, pricing, and support as private equity ownership prioritises integration and returns, impacting their own IT cost base and operational continuity.

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