Altius Group delivers record 54 transactions in Q1

Altius Group, the Preston-headquartered leading business brokerage, has announced a strong first-quarter performance, successfully completing the sale of 54 businesses across the UK.

The transactions were driven by continued activity within the Group’s core specialist sectors, with 36 deals completed in childcare, 11 in healthcare, and a further seven across the corporate and commercial markets.

Operating through its specialist brands, including Redwoods Dowling Kerr (RDK), and supported by the market intelligence provided by Altius BI, the Group continues to provide a tailored, sector-led approach to business sales, supporting clients through every stage of the transaction process.

The RDK childcare division led the way in Q1. Levels of interest in established nursery settings and early years provision continue to underpin deal activity, with buyers seeking well-positioned businesses offering scope for future growth.

One notable transaction by the team saw the sale of a group of nine settings with an eight figure deal value, further highlighting the scale and complexity of deals being handled within the sector.

RDK’s healthcare division also remained a consistent performer, with transactions spanning a range of care services. Demand in this sector remains resilient, supported by demographic trends and ongoing investment into care provision across the UK.

Meanwhile, Altius’ corporate and commercial arm delivered seven successful transactions, including the sale of a multi-utility contractor and a UK-based haulage and logistics service provider, reflecting the diversity of businesses brought to market within this division.

Andrew K Steen, Altius’ managing director, said: “We are pleased to report a strong start to the year, with a record of 54 completions across the Group in Q1. This performance reflects the dedication of our teams and the continued confidence we are seeing from buyers across our core sectors.”

Paul Miller, Altius’ chairman, said: “Strong deal flow, landmark transactions, and client outcomes that reflect the very best of what specialist advisory should look like.

"The complexity of today’s transactions demands more than generalist advice, and time and again our teams have risen to that challenge. We head into Q2 not just with momentum and conviction in our market offering.”

With a strong pipeline of agreed deals for Q2 and beyond, and ongoing buyer demand, Altius anticipates continued momentum throughout the remainder of the year.

The group was also recently ranked seventh in the UK in the Experian MarketIQ M&A Review of 2025, reflecting a consistent, strong performance in business sales nationally.