Clearwater International UK advises on the c.€100m sale of Mini-Cam Limited to Halma plc

Clearwater International UK has advised private equity firm LDC and management of Mini-Cam Limited (Mini-Cam), a designer and manufacturer of pipeline inspection camera systems, on the sale of the company to Halma plc, a specialist in safety, health and environmental technologies, in a deal that values the business at up to c.£85m (c.€100m).

With over 20 years’ experience, Mini-Cam specialises in the manufacture and distribution of pipeline inspection systems, mainly for the waste water market, as well as by public authorities and companies in the oil and gas, petrochemical, nuclear, security, construction and engineering sectors.

Mini-Cam has also enjoyed significant growth overseas, expanding into new markets such as Australia, Scandinavia and the US. Today, international sales account for more than 42% of turnover, up from 31% in 2015, and the business exports to customers in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Mini-Cam joins Halma within the group’s Environmental & Analysis sector. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, it has a portfolio of more than 50 specialist engineering businesses, employs more than 5,800 people and serves customers in more than 160 countries. For the financial year ending April 2017, it recorded annual revenues in excess of £960m (c.€1100m). Mini-Cam will continue to operate under its current brand, with the management team remaining with the business to oversee future growth.