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May 4, 2022

Vyta receives £11m investment from MML & acquire FGD

Vyta Group, Ireland’s leading secure IT recycling company, today announces the acquisition of Essex-based IT disposal company FGD, following an £11M investment from MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland (MML). The investment from MML will give it a minority shareholding in the Group. Meanwhile, the existing shareholders and new shareholders – consisting of four members of the Vyta senior management team and the FGD founders – have made significant investments, helping the company to pursue a growth-oriented acquisition strategy across the UK and continental Europe.

FGD will rebrand under the Vyta Group name. Its 37 employees, including co-founders Leigh Medhurst and Daniel Elson, will join the Group, increasing the Vyta team to over 120 across its expanded network of offices in Belfast, Dublin and Essex. It is now one of the largest IT asset disposal companies in Ireland and the UK. Leigh Medhurst is taking on the role of Chief Development Officer, and Daniel Elson is now Vyta’s Chief Technology Officer.

Philip McMichael, Daniel Elson, Leigh Medhurst, Vyta Group
L-R: Philip McMichael, CEO and founder; Daniel Elson (previously FGD), Chief Technology Officer; and Leigh Medhurst (previously FGD), Chief Development Officer, Vyta

Vyta estimates that the addressable market for its services in Ireland and the UK is in excess of £300M, with further market opportunities in Europe. The acquisition is the first in Vyta’s market consolidation strategy as it aims to increase its market share organically while also acquiring like-minded IT disposal companies. It will be vital to expanding Vyta’s geographical reach as a premium IT asset disposition (ITAD) provider, and the company now expects revenues to reach £16M by the end of its financial year ending 31st May 2022, up from £7M in the previous financial year. Vyta expects to reach revenues of £30M by May 2026.

The FGD acquisition complements Vyta’s existing services, with a strong focus on customer service, sustainability and security. FGD customers will benefit from Vyta’s scale, extended range of services and security leadership in a market where growth is driven by increasingly stringent data regulations, such as GDPR, as well as sustainability concerns and obligations across all sectors. Vyta is one of the most accredited ITAD providers in Ireland and the UK. It holds R2 certification and the highest possible accreditation from the global IT disposal standards body, ADISA; a distinction with honours.

Helping to consolidate Vyta’s position in the market are its two subsidiary brands: DiskShred, providing secure on-site hard drive and media shredding across the UK and Europe; and RefreshedByUs.com, a premium reseller of refurbished IT equipment.

MML is a leading investor in small and medium enterprises on the island of Ireland, with a strong focus on businesses, such as Vyta, which operate in the circular economy. Its investment will see Philip McMichael, co-founder and CEO of Vyta Group, along with the Vyta management team, remain the largest shareholders. Meanwhile, MML investment leads Neil McGowan and Christopher Walsh will join the Vyta Group board. They will work alongside the executive team to support the group’s M&A strategy.

The MML funding comes from the MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland Fund II, a €145 million fund supported by British Business Investments, AIB and a number of international institutional investors.

Neil McGowan, MML and Philip McMichael, Vyta Group
L-R: Neil McGowan, partner and co-head of investments, MML; and Philip McMichael, CEO and founder, Vyta Group

Philip McMichael, founder and CEO Vyta Group, said: “This is an exciting period of growth for Vyta Group, and we are delighted to welcome our new colleagues to the team. At Vyta, we adhere to the most stringent industry standards while maintaining our commitment to having the best customer service in our industry. Therefore, it is important that we acquire like-minded ITAD companies, like FGD, who reflect our principles and exacting standards, ensuring that Vyta Group remains a company that our people are proud to be a part of.

“This acquisition makes us a stronger company in a highly competitive market. Our expanded team will be immensely valuable to us as we pursue our ambitious growth plans. We greatly admire their work to date and look forward to achieving even greater things together.

“MML not only share our growth ambitions but also our sustainability ethos and dedication to growing the circular economy. The funding, along with their knowledge and experience, will be vital to us as we embark on our strategy to consolidate the UK and Europe’s ITAD market.

“I am extremely proud of our business and our team, four of whom have made investments in the company to become shareholders. It reflects their dedication and belief in what we do. That commitment puts us in a very strong position, and I’m excited to continue to work together as we aim to become the best-in-class ITAD services provider in Europe.”

Giles Ward, Daniel Elson, Leigh Medhurst, Faye Thomas and Philip McMichael, Vyta Group
L-R: Giles Ward, Chief Operations Officer; Daniel Elson (previously FGD), Chief Technology Officer; Leigh Medhurst (previously FGD), Chief Development Officer; Faye Thomas, Chief Commercial Officer; and Philip McMichael, CEO and founder, Vyta Group

Leigh Medhurst, Chief Development Officer, Vyta Group, said: “We are very excited to join the Vyta team. Over our 11 years in business, we have achieved immense growth year on year, and we look forward to continuing on this growth path as part of the Vyta team. Our priority, as always, is our customers, and we are looking forward to working closely with them and providing the same level of care and services that they are used to.”

Neil McGowan, partner and co-head of investments, MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland, said: “The European ITAD sector is a fast-growing but fragmented market that presents a significant opportunity for Vyta Group. We are impressed by the company’s management team and their track record in growing the business to date, which, together with MML’s investment and support, positions Vyta optimally as a consolidator in the market.

“At MML, we are committed to investing in the circular economy. By promoting reuse over recycling, Vyta Group enables thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide savings per year, helping some of the world’s largest enterprises to become more sustainable and contribute to a greener future for all of us. We are very excited to join Vyta Group on this journey to promote corporate sustainability and pursue rapid expansion.”

 

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