Focus Group has announced it has made an investment into Silver Lining. The owners of Silver Lining, a Hampshire-based voice and IT reseller, will remain as shareholders with the wider team continuing to work from the company’s base in Fareham.
Focus Group said the transaction will support its efforts to offer solutions to businesses across the length and breadth of the UK. The addition of this new regional hub in Hampshire will allow the company to deliver a high level of service, support and value to customers.
Rhys Bailey, chief revenue officer, Focus Group (pictured), said, “We have developed a very considered approach to acquisitions over recent years, and carefully target the right businesses off-market.
“As a result, we’re delighted to welcome the brilliant team at Silver Lining on board. We have a shared commitment to developing a connected future, where businesses can use converged technologies to accelerate growth.
“To support this ambition, we’ll be drawing on the Silver Lining team’s technical capabilities to deliver a compelling portfolio of services across our combined customer base. Exciting times ahead!"
Allan Packer, founder and managing director at Silver Lining, added, “Joining forces with Focus Group marks a milestone moment in our journey. From the outset, it was clear that the teams at Focus Group and Silver Lining share a common goal of delivering unparalleled value to our customers.
“This collaboration allows us to harness Focus Group’s vast resources whilst contributing our specialised expertise in cloud services.”
This latest transaction builds on other Focus Group M&A activity, with the company acquiring Pinnacle and Midland Telecom in recent months.