South Yorkshire’s Granby Nurseries has boosted its portfolio from nine to 13 nurseries
A Rotherham-based nursery group has expanded into Lincolnshire with the acquisition of four sites.
Granby Nurseries agreed a deal for First Timers in Wellingore, Head Start Ramsey Nursery in Boston and two Town and Country Nursery settings in Market Rasen and Louth. Granby was itself acquired by Sipra Deb in 2022 and since then it has also expanded into nine settings across South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.
Sipra Deb said: “This is a hugely significant milestone for our group. When I acquired Granby Nurseries, I already owned and operated four established settings through other companies. Since then, we have brought those businesses together as one wider group, grown our portfolio to nine settings and now, with this acquisition, to 13.
“I am incredibly proud of that journey and of the people whose commitment, hard work and belief have made our continued growth possible. First Timers, Head Start Ramsey Nursery and Town and Country Nurseries have each built excellent reputations within their local communities. Their values and commitment to children and families align closely with our own, making them a natural fit for our wider group.
“Our priority is to welcome and support the existing teams, preserve the individual identity and respected names of each nursery, and build upon the strong foundations already in place. This acquisition establishes a significant presence for us in Lincolnshire and gives the group an exciting platform for further sustainable growth.
“This deal would not have been possible without the collaborative and professional approach of everyone involved. We would like to thank all our advisers for their expertise and support in bringing the acquisition to a successful conclusion.”
A team from Yorkshire law firm Ramsdens Solicitors led by corporate and commercial senior associate Emma Spragg, alongside legal assistant Claudia Devers, advised on the acquisition. Ramsdens supported the transaction through the negotiation of the complex interlinked share purchase agreements, the disclosure process and associated ancillary documentation and due diligence arrangements. They worked alongside David Amies from Ridley & Hall and Paul Farmer from Callidus Law.
Andrea David, a former owner of the acquired nurseries, said: “Selling a business is a significant and often complex process, but the Ramsdens team were approachable, responsive and reassuring at every stage. They took the time to understand our position and worked closely with us to make sure everything progressed as smoothly as possible.
“We would also like to wish the new owner, Sipra Deb, and the wider team every success for the future as they take the businesses forward and begin this exciting new chapter.”
Emma Spragg, senior associate at Ramsdens Solicitors, added: “Completing a deal of this nature requires close collaboration between all parties. It was brilliant to support the transaction through to a successful conclusion and to play a part in the continued growth of the group as it establishes a significant presence in Lincolnshire.
“We would like to wish everyone involved every success as the businesses begin this exciting new chapter as part of the wider group.”
