Datum Alloys Group

We’re pleased to have advised the shareholders of Datum Alloys Group, including majority shareholder Rockpool Investments, on the successful sale of the business to a European-based industrial holding company.

Datum Alloys is a global leader in precision-engineered thin metal sheets, battery connectors and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) stencils, operating across the UK, USA, Mexico and Singapore. The business has built a strong reputation for technical excellence across the industrials and manufacturing sector.

Our Corporate Finance team was appointed as lead sell-side adviser to the shareholders, working alongside the management team and the Group’s Chairman. We prepared high-quality marketing materials, advised on positioning and identified and engaged a carefully selected group of potential buyers, supporting the business to highlight its strengths and generate strong market interest.

Our team worked closely with the Datum and Rockpool teams throughout preparation, the offer stage and due diligence, leading and project managing the transaction through to completion.

The transaction enabled the shareholders to crystallise value from their investment in Datum Alloys Group and facilitated the exit of Rockpool Investments and the Group Chairman, while ensuring continuity through the existing management team, who will remain in place to lead the business through its next phase. The deal brings Datum together with a likeminded acquirer, creating a strong strategic and operational fit and a robust platform for continued growth, innovation and long-term development.

Tim Spooner, Partner at FRP Corporate Finance, said: “We are delighted to have worked with the Rockpool and Datum teams on this successful deal. Datum is a genuinely differentiated business, and it was important to make sure the process reflected that.

“A clear strategic narrative and a pragmatic, hands-on approach let us secure a strong result for the shareholders, selling the business to a well-aligned international acquirer with a genuine strategic fit. Datum has an excellent platform to build on from here.”

Ben Hutchinson, Investment Director at Rockpool Investments, said: “FRP were an excellent partner throughout this transaction. The team built a strong working relationship with both Rockpool and Datum, providing truly partner-led, hands-on support at every stage of the process.

“Their attention to detail and depth of insight were instrumental, particularly in navigating detailed equity value discussions and securing a very positive outcome. It was a pleasure working with Tim and Emma, and their commitment and professionalism were evident from start to finish.”