Personnel Checks Limited strengthens market position with acquisition

Personnel Checks Limited has completed the acquisition of Know Your Candidate Limited (KYC), strengthening its position to become a nationwide leader in employment screening capabilities.

This strategic transaction brings together two trusted and complementary screening providers, enhancing service breadth, operational capacity and market reach for businesses across the UK.

About the Acquisition

Personnel Checks, a long‑established employment screening specialist based in Blackburn, has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable, responsive and compliant pre‑employment checks to organisations of all sizes.

Know Your Candidate, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Eccles, Manchester, has built a diverse client portfolio across financial services, technology, recruitment, legal, transport, manufacturing, facilities management, and leisure. The company is known for its convenient, efficient and easy‑to‑use screening processes.

Strategic Benefits

As demand for fast, compliant and accurate hiring processes continues to grow, the combined organisation will offer a more comprehensive suite of screening solutions while maintaining the high standards both companies are known for.

This strategic integration will ensure businesses benefit from:

• A larger and more experienced screening team
• Access to a wider range of checks and solutions
• Increased service capacity and resilience
• Continued investment in operational systems and client experience

Advisers on the Transaction

Pierce Corporate Finance supported Personnel Checks throughout the acquisition, delivering a comprehensive financial due diligence review of Know Your Candidate.

Legal advice on the transaction structure was provided by Brabners, led by Oliver Legge with support from Daniel Finn.

Executive Comments

Steve Bell, Pierce Corporate Finance, said:
“We are delighted to have advised Personnel Checks on this significant strategic acquisition. Our due diligence provided clarity and confidence throughout the process, helping to ensure a smooth and informed transaction. This deal represents an excellent strategic fit with clear opportunities for growth and operational synergies.”

Jack Mellor, Personnel Checks Limited, commented:
“Know Your Candidate has built a strong reputation over the past 16 years with a loyal and diverse client base. Bringing our teams and capabilities together enhances our service offering, strengthens our market position and creates exciting opportunities for future growth. We look forward to building on the combined strengths of both businesses.”