Knights Group Bolsters South East Presence with Birkett Long Acquisition

PUBLISHED: May 06 2025 @ 02:56 | Comments (0) | More info about Fiona Craig

Knights Group Holdings Plc (LSE:KGH) has expanded its footprint through the acquisition of Birkett Long LLP and its financial advisory arm, Birkett Long IFA LLP. Based in Essex, the regional law firm and wealth management business mark a strategic entry point for Knights into the financial advisory space, complementing its legal offerings and aligning with its broader growth ambitions. This acquisition is projected to immediately boost earnings and push the group’s annual revenue beyond £200 million.

The integration is expected to proceed smoothly, with strong cultural and operational alignment between the firms. Knights anticipates that the deal will enhance client services and support continued organic growth across the South East region.

Company Snapshot: Knights Group Holdings Plc

Knights Group is a diversified legal and professional services provider, actively expanding into high-value markets. With a track record of financial strength, consistent revenue growth, and profitability improvements, the company continues to pursue strategic acquisitions, such as the recent IBB Law LLP deal, to deepen service capabilities.

Despite solid fundamentals and a reasonable dividend yield, technical market indicators currently suggest limited momentum in the share price.

Year-to-Date Performance: +37.64%
Average Daily Volume: 198,822 shares
Technical Rating: Sell
Market Capitalization: £122.3 million

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