Amber Taverns has been acquired by Epiris
Arrowpoint Advisory’s Consumer, Retail and Leisure and Management Advisory teams has advised the management team of Amber Taverns (“Amber”), a leading UK pub operator, on its sale Epiris LLP.
Amber operates 178 freehold, wet-led pubs, predominantly in the North of England, the Midlands, Scotland, and Wales. Comprising well-invested, contemporary pubs at the heart of their communities, Amber’s portfolio is uniquely focused on the hybrid “operator-managed” business model.
The business was founded in 2005 by CEO James Baer and has grown consistently by offering its customers value for money across a broad range of leading drinks brands, served in the highest-quality environment, with a focus on premium live sports coverage and other entertainment such as live music, karaoke, and sports such as interactive darts.
James Baer, CEO of Amber Taverns, commented: “We are excited to enter the next growth phase in partnership with Epiris, who invested the time and effort to understand our business and what makes an Amber pub. We are confident that they can support us in our ambitious expansion plans.
James added, “Arrowpoint Advisory’s guidance throughout the process was invaluable – the combination of their sector expertise and commercial approach were instrumental in helping us navigate the complexities of the transaction and ultimately deliver us an exceptional result – we look forward to working with them again in the future.”
Jamie Hutton, Director at Arrowpoint Advisory, highlighted: “We are delighted to have supported James, Joanne and the wider management team on this transaction. In Epiris they have an excellent partner to support the business through the next phase of its growth and we wish them every success going forwards.”
Simon Cope-Thompson, Managing Director at Arrowpoint Advisory, concluded: “Epiris are a strong financial partner with extensive experience in the sector. In Amber, they have backed a market leading asset with exceptional growth potential and with aligned incentives alongside the leadership team, we look forward to watching this exciting partnership drive significant value for all stakeholders.”
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