Deal facts
- Buyer
- Bentley Park (UK) Limited
- Target
- Time Finance plc
- Deal value
- GBP 55,130,000
- Announced
- 17 August 2026
- Status
- Firm intention
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Consideration
- cash
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Bentley Park (UK) Limited has agreed to acquire Time Finance plc in a strategic acquisition valued at £55.13 million. The transaction involves a cash consideration and was announced on 17 August 2026. Both the buyer and the target are based in the United Kingdom, operating within the financial services sector. This deal represents a significant move for Bentley Park (UK) Limited as it expands its footprint in the UK market through the purchase of an established financial services provider. The headline offer price reflects the agreed value for the entire business, providing clarity on the financial scale of the transaction for stakeholders and observers following the development.
The acquisition marks a key step in Bentley Park (UK) Limited’s growth strategy within the domestic financial services landscape. By acquiring Time Finance plc, the buyer gains access to the target’s existing operations and market position. The deal structure is straightforward, with cash serving as the sole form of consideration for the purchase. This approach simplifies the transaction process and aligns with typical practices for strategic acquisitions in this sector. The firm intention status indicates that both parties are committed to proceeding with the deal, subject to standard regulatory and procedural requirements being met.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17 August 2026 RECOMMENDED CASH ACQUISITION of TIME FINANCE PLC by BENTLEY PARK (UK) LIMITED (the parent company of Ultimate Finance Group Limited) to be implemented by means of a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006 Summary · The boards of directors of Time Finance plc (" Time Finance ") and Ben
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