MarshBerry Advises R.K. Henshall & Co. Limited on their Acquisition by Ardonagh Advisory

London, England – MarshBerry, a leading investment banking and consulting firm serving the insurance distribution and wealth management industries, is pleased to have represented R.K. Henshall & Co. Ltd. on their sale to Ardonagh Advisory Broking Holdings Ltd. (Ardonagh) – Ardonagh Group’s SME broking platform. The transaction was announced on 19 August 2024 and is subject to FCA approval.

MarshBerry International acted as the exclusive financial advisor to R.K. Henshall & Co. Ltd. As part of Ardonagh, R.K. Henshall & Co. Ltd. is joining a £1 billion-plus GWP UK broker with more than 2,600 people across the UK.

R.K. Henshall & Co. Limited, a chartered insurance broker based in Sandbach, Cheshire, specialises in commercial insurance and has a number of high-quality schemes through its Air Underwriting division. The proposed acquisition by Ardonagh enhances the firm’s proposition for clients and provides greater opportunities for both employees and clients.

“We were privileged to represent R.K. Henshall in their sale to Ardonagh Advisory. Our focus was on understanding the unique strengths and values of R.K. Henshall, ensuring that we found the right partner to support their future growth,” said John Nisbet, MarshBerry Managing Director. By leveraging our extensive industry knowledge and strategic approach, we were able to facilitate a transaction that not only met but exceeded our client’s expectations. This successful outcome reflects the dedication and collaboration between all parties involved, and we are proud to have played a key role in this pivotal moment for R.K. Henshall.”

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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MarshBerry is a global leader in Merger & Acquisition (M&A) advisory services, corporate finance solutions, and strategic consulting for insurance brokerages and firms in the wealth management industry. Our mission is to help firms in insurance distribution amplify value and chart strategic courses towards a future rife with opportunities. With a legacy spanning over 40 years, MarshBerry expanded its footprint to Europe in 2019 and now boasts four locations specializing in Corporate Finance Advisory (M&A Advisory; Capital Raising), and Business Planning (Strategic Planning; Business Valuations; Perpetuation Planning). MarshBerry’s deep industry expertise, innovative solutions, and client-first philosophy support European financial service providers in optimizing their business strategies and achieving long-term success. For more information, visit www.MarshBerry.com/EU.

R.K. HENSHALL & CO. LIMITED

Based in Sandbach, Cheshire, R.K. Henshall & Co. Limited designs and implements insurance solutions for businesses, their employees and private clients. The business was founded in 1976 by Robert Henshall.