Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team has advised Kids Planet on its first international acquisition, supporting the group’s entry into the Irish market through the acquisition of Tigers Childcare. The transaction marks a major milestone for Kids Planet, taking the group beyond 300 nurseries and signalling the next phase of its growth journey.
Tigers Childcare operates 34 high-quality early years settings across Ireland and has built a strong reputation as a family founded, values driven organisation. The acquisition brings together two businesses with closely aligned cultures, each founded by working mothers with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for children, families and local communities.
Hazlewoods and the HLB global network played a key role in the transaction, providing financial and tax due diligence support to Kids Planet – Partner, Alex Griffiths, Associate Director, Rory Martyn-Smith, and Senior Manager, Jeremy Brass, worked closely with management to help navigate the complexities of this cross border acquisition.
Commenting on the deal, Alex Griffiths said: “This was an exciting transaction to be part of, due to the importance of the transaction to Kids Planet’s growth journey. Tigers Childcare is an excellent cultural and strategic fit, and it’s fantastic to see Kids Planet entering a new market with such a strong partner.”
Tigers Childcare will continue to operate day to day as before, supported by shared expertise and a long-term commitment to excellence, as both organisations embark on this next chapter together.