(London, 2 August 2021): Mortgage broker Charles Cameron has been bought by the Socium Group as part of its plans to build a 300-strong IFA adviser business by 2025.

RSK Group announced completion of a strategic investment agreement securing a £520 million capital injection to support its growth.

RSK Group, a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions, today announced that it has completed its strategic investment agreement, securing a £520 million capital injection to support the significant growth aspirations of the group.

Toscafund and Penta Capital, together called Tosca Penta, completed a £1.11 million public-to-private transaction of TalkTalk on 16 March 2021.

Jason joined Penta in 2021 as an investment director, with private equity experience most recently at Aberdeen Standard Investments. He qualified as a CA with Simmons and Company International and has a BSc in Mathematics from the University of St Andrews.

Maria joined Penta in 2019 as an Investment Director and has M&A transaction experience, most recently with Stephens Europe Limited. Maria qualified as an ACA with Deloitte after earning a BSc in Economics and Management from the University of Leeds.

Paul joined Penta in July 2000 and is responsible for all aspects of the firm’s finance, administration and compliance. In addition, he is involved in the fundraising process and structuring of new investments together with ongoing investor relations.

Steven is a founding partner of Penta and formerly worked as a director in The Royal Bank of Scotland’s private equity division. He focuses on fundraising and investor relations and is a chartered accountant.

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Penta has paused its plans to sell the UK accountancy firm Sumer amid declining valuations in the accounting sector. The move follows interest from potential buyers, though no valuation target of around £1 billion has been confirmed. The decision reflects broader market pressures affecting deal activity in the industry.

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RSK Group secures £520 million in preferred equity to fuel expansion. The global sustainable solutions provider finalizes a strategic investment agreement, boosting its capital base for growth initiatives. The funding supports RSK’s ambitions in delivering scalable environmental and infrastructure projects worldwide.

Sep 2024pentacapital.comNews article

Toscafund and Penta Capital finalize a £1.1 billion public-to-private deal for TalkTalk, the UK’s leading value-focused broadband provider. The acquisition consolidates ownership under the investment firms’ joint management. TalkTalk serves millions of UK customers with broadband and telecom services.

Mar 2021pentacapital.comNews article

Penta Capital launches **Pentech Ventures**, a **GBP12 million early-stage fund** focused on **UK software investments**, with a particular emphasis on Scottish startups. The fund is managed by Penta Capital, led by **Craig Armour**, who has long sought to establish such a vehicle. Collaborator **Ian Ritchie** also plays a key role in the initiative.

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