Investec advised Rosebank Industries plc on its £1.9 billion equity raise to fund the acquisition of MW Components and CPM
About the deal
Our UK Corporate Broking & PLC Advisory team is delighted to have acted as Nominated Adviser, Joint Financial Adviser, Joint Global Coordinator and Joint Corporate Broker to Rosebank Industries plc on its £1.9 billion equity raise, via the issue of 575,757,575 New Ordinary Shares at the Issue Price of £3.30 per share.
The proceeds from the raise will be used to fund two private equity-owned, US-based market-leading industrial businesses (MW Components and CPM) for approximately $3.05 billion.
The Transaction represents the next major step in Rosebank’s proven “Buy, Improve, Sell” strategy for creating shareholder value. This follows Rosebank’s successful acquisition of Electrical Components International completed in August 2025, and underscores management’s commitment to creating shareholder value through transforming high-quality industrial businesses in the US and Europe.
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We’re pleased to have successfully completed this equity raise, which reinforces our ability to execute on our strategy and accelerate the next phase of growth. We are grateful for the strong support from both existing and new investors, and for Investec’s continued partnership.
About Rosebank Industries plc
Rosebank was established in 2024 to acquire businesses whose performance the Directors believe can be improved so as to create shareholder value. Rosebank’s strategy is to acquire quality industrial or manufacturing businesses with strong fundamentals whose performance may be improved.
Through investing in acquired businesses, changing management focus and delivering operational improvements, Rosebank seeks to increase and realise the value in such businesses, typically over a three-to-five-year investment horizon and to return the proceeds to shareholders.
About MW Components
MW Components, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a manufacturer of highly engineered, bespoke fasteners, springs and precision metal components, wholly based in the United States.
About CPM
Founded in 1883, CPM has evolved from its origins as the California Pellet Mill into a diversified industrial business. Headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota, the company has become an innovative leader in the design and manufacture of highly engineered process equipment and automation systems.
Our role
In the last 9 months, our team has supported Rosebank in raising £3.04 billion, demonstrating our ongoing support for a management team we have worked with for over 22 years.
The transaction also marks the largest primary Accelerated Bookbuild on London’s markets in over 5 years and the largest M&A-related primary Accelerated Bookbuild in London in over 20 years.
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We are delighted to support Rosebank and its management team again in connection with this significant equity raise. The level of investor demand reflects the strength of the business, and we are proud to have contributed to this landmark transaction.
