Arma Partners advises Arrow Business Communications, a leading provider of business communications, IT and energy services, on its sale to MML Capital Partners 
Arrow is a leading provider of business communications, IT and energy services to UK customers
The company has a comprehensive set of solutions, covering mobility, hosted voice, fixed line, connectivity & IT, systems and energy
Arrow is based in the UK with eight national locations covering a diversified customer base of c.4,000 SME businesses
MML is a leading private equity firm that specialises in mid market investment in Europe and the U.S
Since its launch, MML has deployed over $2 billion in 100 businesses across 11 countries. MML is currently investing the seventh fund, a €600m transatlantic fund
MML invest in private businesses for expansion, acquisitions, recapitalisations and management buyouts, contributing between €20 million and €75 million as part of each investment
The investment will support Arrow’s ambitious growth plans as a leading buy and build platform in the ICT market. Further to this, the company will to continue expanding its product range and technical capabilities to meet market demands
The transaction is an important milestone in the sector, where the transition to cloud telephony and the creation of integrated platforms of scale continues to drive M&A activity
Arma acted as exclusive financial advisor to Arrow Business Communications on the sale of Growth Capital Partners’ shareholding to MML
Arma supported Arrow on variety of activities including the strategic positioning of the business, preparation of a detailed financial model and marketing materials and negotiating the deal
This transaction highlights Arma Partners’ deep expertise in the rapidly consolidating business communications landscape and track record of advising leading private equity firms