Engineering the best outcome: B&C assists with £345m acquisition of Gooch & Housego

11/09/2026

We’re delighted to have helped with the £345.6m recommended cash takeover of Gooch & Housego plc by Arlington Capital Partners, valuing G&H at £400.5m on an enterprise value level.

G&H delivers advanced photonics engineering and manufacturing solutions for industrial, telecoms, aerospace, defence, space, quantum, and life sciences applications.

Under the terms of the deal, G&H shareholders receive 1,230.0p in cash per share plus a 4.9p interim dividend, totalling 1,234.9p per share.

Current Status and Timeline

• Shareholder approval: Shareholders voted to approve the scheme of arrangement in late August 2026.
• Regulatory clearances: The US Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) antitrust waiting period expired in early September 2026, though clearance under the UK National Security and Investment Act remains outstanding.
• Expected completion: The deal is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to remaining regulatory approvals and court sanction.

Our thanks to the company and its advisors Burges Salmon, Investec and Rothschild & Co, alongside J.P. Morgan Cazenove acting for Arlington.

If you'd like to find out how we can help ensure the success of your most critical M&A projects, chat with us today: hello@blackandcallow.com

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