Heligan Corporate Finance Advises MSS Group on its sale to Atlas Copco Group

Heligan Corporate Finance ("HCF") is pleased to announce that it has advised the shareholders of MSS Group ("MSS"), a leading provider of gas-generation systems for the laser cutting industry, on its sale to Atlas Copco Group, a listed global industrial business.

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in the UK with offices in the US, MSS has developed a reputation for engineering excellence, offering high-performance gas-generation solutions tailored to the laser cutting sector.  The company’s proprietary and patented technology enables significant cost savings and efficiency gains for customers worldwide, with installations to date spanning five continents.  MSS has seen exceptional growth in recent years alongside expanding its product range and global footprint. 

The financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

Carlos Gonzalez-Lee, Founder & MD, MSS added: 

“This transaction marks an exciting new chapter for MSS. Atlas Copco Group’s global reach and industrial expertise will help drive further innovation and expansion, ensuring we continue to deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers. I look forward to continuing our current growth trajectory. I’m grateful for the guidance and support provided by Heligan during this process.”

Matt Croker, Director at Heligan Corporate Finance commented:

“The sale of MSS further demonstrates our expertise in delivering large and complex cross-border transactions.  The opening of the US office for MSS has been a key contributor for growth in recent years and demonstrated to prospective acquires how scale can be delivered quickly alongside providing a platform for further growth.  This is a significant transaction for the region and pleased to have been a part of it.”

Matt Smith from Squire Patton Boggs added: 

“It was a pleasure to work with Carlos and the team at Heligan on this transaction.  Carlos has built an impressive business and we look forward to MSS continuing its growth as part of Atlas Copco Group.” 

Matt Croker, Greg Easter and Azam Iqbal at Heligan provided M&A advice to the Shareholders of MSS.  Geoff Perry, Matt Smith and Sim Basran from Squire Patton Boggs provided legal advice and BDO provided tax advice.