LISBURN-based digital solutions specialist Xperience Group has made its third major acquisition in just two years.
One of the north’s longest established providers of IT solutions, it has paid an undisclosed sum to GCC Group Ltd in Britain.
GCC is a leading business applications solutions and managed IT services provider which supports over 600 clients in sectors including not-for-profit, professional services, wholesale, distribution and financial services.
And the acquisition is the first since Bowmark Capital invested in the Xperience business at the end of 2022, since when its headcount has more than doubled to 230 employees, client numbers have increased to 1,400 and turnover is now in excess of £30 million.
The GCC acquisition also strengthens Xperience’s growing network of offices across the UK including Peterborough, Bury St Edmunds, Glasgow, Lisburn, London and Gloucester.
Following the acquisition, GCC will trade under the Xperience brand.
Iain O’Kane, chief executive at Xperience, said “We are a rapidly growing business with a strong management team, financial track record and a successful history of acquiring high performing businesses.
“The acquisition of GCC is strategically important as we continue to build our business application capabilities, enhancing our client proposition and broadening our footprint in the UK.”
Chris Harthman, chief executive at GCC, added: “Over the last 30 years we have built a leading IT solutions provider, and our ambition has always been to join forces with a company that shared our values and could continue to support our business strategy.
“As the relationship with Iain and his wider team has developed, it has been clear to me that Xperience represents a great home for GCC, and I am excited about what this transaction will provide to both our valued customers and quality team.”