Arbuthnot Commercial ABL supports the acquisition of leading commercial fit-out specialist

Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending (ACABL) has completed a comprehensive £3.5 million funding package to support the acquisition of D&G Builders and Joiners Ltd (D&G) by Birch Faraday Capital (Birch Faraday). 

This is Birch Faraday’s third investment, adding another strong business to its portfolio of B2B service providers. D&G, a family-run company, was bought from its current owners, who purchased it from their parents in 2021. Both will stay on as part of the senior management team. The new facility, completed in just four weeks, also provides significant working capital to support the next phase of growth. 

Headquartered in Chorley, Lancashire, D&G was established in 1983 by son and father-in-law Damien Ormerod and George Pearson. Both former local authority employees, they built a strong reputation for delivering first-class fit-out, joinery works, and maintenance services. Today, D&G operates as a Principal Contractor across the North West, delivering high-quality projects of up to £8 million within the Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and Maintenance sectors.

Darnell Irozuru, Managing Director, Birch Faraday Capital, said:  

"We chose Arbuthnot Commercial ABL to support the deal due to their flexibility in delivering a tailored solution under tight deadlines. Arbuthnot was the natural choice to partner with on this transaction, due to their pragmatism and 'can do' attitude, which will benefit the wider Birch Faraday Capital group in future acquisitions and growth plans.

There was already a strong rapport built with the team at Arbuthnot having known Joe Taviner (Director, Business Development) for a number of years, but having direct access to their leadership team allowed for open conversations and direct solutions. We very much look forward to working with Arbuthnot on future transactions and growth plans. We see them as a long-term partner for our continued ambition.”

Andrew Rutherford, Commercial Director at Arbuthnot Commercial ABL, said:

"Supporting Birch Faraday on this important acquisition reflects our commitment to delivering fast, effective solutions. Completing the deal from start to finish in just four weeks is business as usual for us. Our clients’ objectives remain the foundation of our approach to service excellence. The new facility provides excellent headroom for growth, and we’re excited to support the next stage of success for D&G.”

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