Deal facts
- Buyer
- Grafton Group plc
- Target
- Cygnum Holdings Limited
- Deal value
- Not disclosed
- Announced
- 1 April 2026
- Status
- Completed
- Sector
- Construction & Materials
- Country
- Ireland
- Consideration
- Not stated
Sources
Grafton Group plc has agreed to acquire Cygnum Holdings Limited, a construction business based in Ireland, in a strategic acquisition. The transaction was announced on 1 April 2026, following completion on 31 March 2026. No financial consideration or deal value was disclosed in the available records. The deal involved the transfer of the target company to the buyer without any public details regarding the specific assets or liabilities exchanged during the process.
This acquisition brings the Irish construction firm under the ownership of the listed group, expanding its portfolio within the sector. The parties confirmed that the transaction has been successfully completed, marking the end of the acquisition process. The deal is now finalised and no further regulatory approvals are required for the transfer of ownership to take effect.
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Grafton Group plc to acquire Cygnum Holdings Limited
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