Telent, the leading provider of operational technology and digital solutions for critical national infrastructure across the UK and Ireland, is to be acquired by M Group, the leading infrastructure services provider across water, energy, rail & aviation, highways and telecom to private and public sector organisations.

On completion of the transaction, Telent’s capabilities will ensure M Group is even better placed to tackle the challenges of ageing infrastructure, combining M Group’s market leading infrastructure service offering with Telent’s leading technology and digital solution capabilities.

Telent’s differentiated position in mission critical communications, network infrastructure and end-to-end cyber security services, materially enhances M Group’s ability to deliver integrated solutions across the telecom, transport, water, and energy sectors. It also expands M Group’s reach into attractive adjacent markets, including the public sector, defence, emergency services and education.

Joining the M Group family will strengthen longstanding relationships with shared customers including Transport for London (TfL), National Highways, Network Rail, Virgin Media O2, BT, EE and Openreach.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.

Jo Gretton, Chief Executive of Telent, said: “Joining M Group marks an exciting new chapter for Telent, reinforcing our leading position in network and technology solutions.

“Telent is a business with a long trading heritage and an excellent reputation. With M Group’s extensive infrastructure expertise and scale, we are well placed to accelerate our growth and continue to be a trusted partner for organisations at the forefront of the digital revolution.”

Andrew Findlay, Chief Executive of M Group, added: “This is a hugely transformative deal for M Group and I am delighted Telent is joining us.

“We recognise the strength of Telent’s differentiated capabilities, market position and talented people that make it a great business. With the acquisition of Telent, M Group will be even better placed to deliver essential infrastructure services for life.”

“Our ambitious growth strategy reflects a combination of organic and inorganic growth and this acquisition builds on our strong track record of strategic M&A. It will enable us to deliver even greater value and expertise to our clients and so help the people, communities and economies of the UK and Ireland adapt to a changing world.”

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