Macdonald Henderson Advises  Clyde Fasteners on Sale to Nine Ten Ventures

Macdonald Henderson is pleased to have advised the shareholders of Clyde Fasteners (Holdings) Limited on the sale of the company to Nine Ten Ventures Ltd.

Founded in 1965, Clyde Fasteners is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of fasteners, fixings and precision-engineered components. The business serves customers across a broad range of sectors, including oil and gas, renewable energy, infrastructure, rail, defence and general manufacturing, and has built a reputation for technical expertise, product quality and customer service over more than six decades.

Macdonald Henderson has acted for Clyde Fasteners for over 25 years.

Platform for Growth

The acquisition by Nine Ten Ventures Ltd marks an important milestone in the Clyde Fasteners group’s development and provides a platform for continued growth.

The deal reflects continued interest in established Scottish engineering and manufacturing businesses. Companies with strong customer relationships, specialist expertise and long-standing market positions continue to attract attention from investors and strategic acquirers seeking opportunities for growth and expansion.

Macdonald Henderson

Macdonald Henderson acted for the shareholders of Clyde Fasteners, with the transaction led by Darya Burton and David Beveridge, and supported by the firm’s wider Corporate Team.

David Beveridge commented:

“We were delighted to advise the shareholders of Clyde Fasteners on this important transaction. It was a pleasure to work with all parties to achieve a successful outcome, and we wish Nine Ten Ventures and the Clyde Fasteners team every success for the future.”

About Macdonald Henderson, exiting shareholder of Clyde Fasteners (Holdings) Limited, Commercial Director, Mr Iain Boyd, commented:

“Macdonald Henderson has been a trusted adviser to Clyde Fasteners for more than 25 years, and their support throughout the sale process was exceptional. The team provided clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice at every stage of the transaction, helping us navigate a complex process and achieve a successful outcome. We are grateful to Darya (Burton), David (Beveridge) and the wider MH team for their professionalism and commitment throughout the entire process”.

The acquisition highlights ongoing M&A activity within Scotland’s manufacturing sector, where high-quality businesses continue to attract interest from trade buyers, investors and growth-focused acquirers.

Advisors:

  • Shareholders of Clyde Fasteners (Holdings) Limited – Macdonald Henderson Limited (legal); Dains Accountants Limited, formerly Consilium Chartered Accountants (tax and accountancy).

 

  • Nine Ten Ventures Ltd – Bellwether Green Limited (legal); Levenish Consulting (corporate finance); Robertson Craig (tax).