Argent Industrial buys UK-based Ramsden Group for GBP 10.84 million

• Argent Industrial, via Argent Industrial UK, acquired the Ramsden Group in the UK for cash consideration of GBP 10.84 million.
• Deal covered Ramsden and Whale, Ramsden Pallets, Drumcare Holdings, including their operating subsidiaries in drums, pallets, IBC reconditioning.
• Completion date was July 16, 2026; no outstanding conditions precedent.
• Consideration included GBP 2.49 million for property assets; GBP 8.35 million based on earnings at a 5.5x P/E multiple.
• Ramsden Group net assets were GBP 4.94 million; profit after tax was GBP 1.52 million.

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