Gambit Corporate Finance LLP acted as Lead Advisor on the sale of Axcis Education (“Axcis”) to The Edwin Group.
Axcis, one of the UK’s leading providers of Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (“SEND”) staffing services to primary and secondary schools, pupil referral units and profound and multiple learning disabilities, has been sold to The Edwin Group.
Established in 2001, Axcis specialises in placing high-calibre SEND professionals into a wide variety of short-term, long-term and permanent roles across all seniorities, from teachers and teaching assistants to therapists and school leaders as well as other support staff, including sport coaches and school administrators.
Axcis’ network of six UK offices serve over 1,000 providers of education for young people with a variety of specialist educational needs, including profound and multiple learning disabilities, specific learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health conditions.
The Edwin Group, established in 2008, is dedicated to transforming education by connecting, supporting and retaining the very best talent in schools. The Edwin Group has expertise in recruitment, retention, HR, CPD and enrichment via its family of nine organisations, including Vision for Education, ABC Teachers and Smart Teachers. The acquisition strengthens the Edwin Group’s service provision across the education sector, combining Axcis’ expertise in SEND staffing with The Edwin Group’s strong portfolio of services to provide an enhanced offering to schools and trusts throughout the UK.
Gambit Corporate Finance acted as lead advisor to the shareholders of Axcis on initiating, negotiating and structuring the transaction. The Gambit team was led by Simon Marsden (Partner), Geraint Rowe (Partner) and William Haggaty (Executive).
Paul Gold, Chief Executive Officer of Axcis, commented, “Partnering with Gambit was a pivotal factor in the successful sale of Axcis to The Edwin Group. Their strategic insight, recruitment sector-specific knowledge, and hands-on approach were instrumental in navigating the complexities of the process smoothly and efficiently. I felt supported at every stage, and their commitment to securing the best possible outcome was clear from start to finish”.
Simon Marsden, Partner at Gambit, commented, “This successful outcome is testament to Gambit’s deep sector knowledge, understanding of the buyer landscape and our track record in delivering M&A advisory services which exceed shareholder expectations. The transaction also marks a significant milestone for the UK education sector, driving enhanced outcomes for specialist education providers and students alike”.
