Gloucester transport firm secures MBO backed by Shawbrook

Leading distribution and warehousing company H&M Distribution Group has completed a management buyout (MBO) backed with funding from Shawbrook.

H&M Distribution Group provides UK and international transport facilities from hubs in Gloucester, Warrington and St Neots, putting its fleet within 90 minutes of any area in England. Founded in 2007, the national-based transport and 3PL specialist has grown rapidly to employ more than 150 people, handling thousands of consignments every day.

The company’s majority shareholders, who will remain in the business, had been preparing for succession for more than four years. They were focused on rewarding members of the MBO team responsible for consolidating H&M’s success and driving volumes to new levels.

Matt Scott and Hamish Morrison of BHP Corporate Finance introduced H&M to Shawbrook. They were able to offer a bespoke hybrid funding package, including a working capital facility, to support further growth under managing director Dean Woodyer.

The agreement is the latest in a series of flexible funding solutions provided by Shawbrook to facilitate event-based transactions such as MBOs. It continues to work with firms in a broad range of sectors, including haulage and other logistics and distribution areas.