Westica Communications

Acquirer: Serbus

Serbus, a critical communications specialist, has expanded its technical capabilities and national reach through the strategic acquisition of Westica Communications, a Glasgow-based wireless networking business. This marks Serbus's fourth acquisition since December 2022 and is backed by private equity investor Aliter Capital.Summary of transaction details:Value: UndisclosedSector: Business Services - Critical Communications InfrastructureAdvisor: None mentionedKey Entities: Target: Westica Communications, Acquirer: SerbusLocation: Westica Communications (Glasgow, Scotland), Serbus (Hereford, UK)Note: The acquisition enhances Serbus's offering across sectors including critical national infrastructure, utilities, emergency services, government, transport, oil and gas, and enterprise, strengthening its UK-wide footprint and extending its security DNA.

Acquirer: Serbus Group

Westica Communications, a Glasgow-based provider of secure radio network communications and critical infrastructure solutions, has been acquired by the private equity-backed Serbus Group. This acquisition allows Westica's directors, Stevie Dynes and Andy Hunwicks, to accelerate growth while integrating into Serbus's expanding portfolio.Summary of transaction details:Value: Not disclosedSector: Business ServicesAdvisor: KBS Corporate advised WesticaKey Entities: Westica Communications (Target), Serbus Group (Acquirer), Aliter Capital (Serbus's Private Equity Backer)Location: Westica is based in Glasgow, Serbus in Hereford, both UK.Note: This acquisition is a strategic move for Serbus Group, which aims to become a UK market leader in B2B critical network and ICT infrastructure managed services. The addition of Westica strengthens Serbus's security DNA, expands its specialist wireless technology capabilities, and supports its goal of developing a UK-wide footprint, particularly within the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sector.

Acquirer: Serbus

Serbus has announced its latest strategic acquisition of Westica Communications, a Glasgow-based specialist in wireless networking. This transaction enhances Serbus's technical capabilities and expands its national reach in critical communications.Summary of transaction details:Value: UndisclosedSector: Technology & TelecommunicationsAdvisor: Not mentionedKey Entities: Target: Westica Communications, Acquirer: SerbusLocation: Glasgow, Scotland (for target company operations)Note: This acquisition is Serbus's fourth since December 2022, demonstrating a clear strategy to grow its network and service offerings through targeted corporate transactions, particularly in the wireless networking domain.