Mitie announces Custom Solar acquisition - FMJ

Abstract

Mitie Group is set to strengthen its decarbonisation solution offering having entered into a sale and purchase agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of Custom Solar Ltd, a solar power solutions company specialising in the development, design, installation and maintenance of solar power systems for public and private sector clients. With the demand for sustainable energy solutions set to increase significantly, UK solar power generation is targeted to reach 40GW in 2030, up from current levels of 14GW1. Mitie's strategy is to fill a gap in the market for truly integrated solar solutions, building on its expertise in upgrading the electrical infrastructure and providing grid connections to support the UK's decarbonisation agenda. According to Mitie, Custom Solar's design and installation expertise, combined with its industry leading project management and mobile engineering offering, will support Mitie's ambition to be a leading provider of end-to-end green energy solutions. Simon Venn, Managing Director, Technical Services, Mitie, said: "The acquisition of Custom Solar continues Mitie's strategy of investing in high growth, high return businesses within the energy and decarbonisation market to help our customers accelerate their path to Net Zero."Custom Solar's expertise in large scale commercial solar deployments, combined with Mitie's high voltage connection and project management expertise, will enable us to offer end-to-end renewable power generation at scale. For the 12 months ended 31 March 2022, Custom Solar generated revenues of £15 million and profit before tax of £2 million and had gross assets of £7 million. Custom Solar is expected to be accretive to earnings in the first 12 months of ownership.