Contracting group has bought a majority stake in consultant Source8

Ruby McGregor-Smith, Mitie

Contracting group Mitie has acquired a majority stake in £4.5m-turnover real estate consultant Source8.

Source8 offers, real estate, technology and reisk management consultancy services, particularly in emerging markets.

Mitie’s stake has been bought for £2.95m, although this could rise up to a total of £15.5m depending on Source8’s financial performance over five years.

Ruby McGregor-Smith (pictured), chief executive of Mitie, said: “We are delighted to have acquired a majority shareholding in Source8. This acquisition will enable us to significantly build upon our consultancy services offering and complement the services we already provide for our clients.”

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