Dublin, Ireland (February 24, 2025) – FOCUS advised Mother Hubbard’s Childcare, an established four-centre childcare provider operating across Dublin and Meath, Ireland, on its successful sale to BGF-backed Tigers Childcare in 2025. FOCUS led a competitive sales process involving strategic buyers and private equity investors, generating multiple indicative offers and selecting a preferred bidder in August 2024, with completion in February 2025. Through disciplined negotiation and efficient deal management, FOCUS maximized shareholder value, achieving a transaction structure with a high majority of upfront consideration. The engagement also required navigating complex real estate matters, including resolving title defects, encumbrances, and compliance issues, and structuring long-term lease agreements for properties personally owned by the vendor.
Our team in Ireland served as financial advisor to Atlantic Dawn Group in connection with the transaction.