OCS has announced a proposed acquisition of Mitie that would establish a UK-headquartered international facilities management group with expanded sector expertise and a broader geographic footprint. The proposed combination brings together two organizations with complementary capabilities, shared British heritage, and a common focus on delivering facilities management services across critical industries.
If completed, the transaction would strengthen the combined organization's ability to support customers operating in highly regulated and mission-critical environments. By expanding its self-delivered specialist services and investing in technology, workforce development, and operational excellence, the group aims to address evolving customer requirements across both public and private sectors.
The proposed acquisition would combine the strengths of OCS and Mitie, creating a larger facilities management organization capable of supporting increasingly complex customer environments. Together, the companies would provide a wider portfolio of integrated and self-delivered facilities services designed to improve operational efficiency, resilience, compliance, and long-term performance.
The combined business would be positioned to serve organizations operating across government, defence, healthcare, national infrastructure, life sciences, and commercial sectors, where regulatory requirements and operational complexity continue to increase.
Beyond expanding service capabilities, the proposed combination emphasizes continued investment in workforce development and operational excellence. The larger organization intends to enhance training programs, apprenticeships, and career development opportunities while strengthening its investment in technology and service delivery.
These initiatives are expected to support both existing and future customers by providing greater operational expertise while creating broader employment and social mobility opportunities for employees across multiple regions and service lines.
Rob Legge, Group Chief Executive Officer of OCS, said: "This is an important milestone for both organisations and an exciting opportunity to bring together two highly complementary businesses with a shared commitment to delivering the best outcomes for colleagues and customers. Subject to completion, we would build a British facilities management group that is better positioned to support the organisations that keep the country running. Together, we can better support existing and new customers, help more people into work and strengthen our contribution to getting Britain moving. While there is a long process ahead, both businesses remain focused on supporting customers and delivering the high standards they expect every day. Together, we can build something remarkable for our colleagues, our customers and the country."
Phil Bentley, Chief Executive Officer of Mitie, said: "Today's announcement is a testament to everything we have achieved at Mitie in recent years – especially the talent and expertise of our people, the business we have built together as well as its future potential. This recommended offer reflects the strength of Mitie's brand, capabilities and reputation, and delivers value for our shareholders. As part of a larger group with a wider geographical footprint, Mitie would have an even stronger platform to invest in our people, technology and services, and to do even more for the customers and communities we support. There is a process still to run and much to work through. Until completion, it is business as usual, and our focus stays firmly on delivering safely and reliably for our customers every day."
The proposed acquisition remains subject to the terms, conditions, and approvals outlined in the Rule 2.7 announcement. Until the transaction is finalized, both OCS and Mitie will continue operating independently while maintaining their existing commitments to customers and stakeholders.
If completed, the combination is expected to strengthen the group's ability to deliver integrated facilities management services while expanding its presence across international markets and mission-critical industries.
This press release is intended to accompany the Rule 2.7 announcement and should be read alongside it. The proposed acquisition remains subject to the terms, conditions and further details set out in the Rule 2.7 announcement.
OCS is a £3.3 billion international facilities management and performance partner, helping customers keep complex operations and mission-critical environments running safely, efficiently and reliably. Employing more than 135,000 colleagues worldwide, OCS delivers integrated facilities management services that improve operational performance, resilience, safety and sustainability. Headquartered in the UK, OCS operates across the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, serving more than 8,000 customers across the public and private sectors. Its services include engineering and technical services, energy management and transition, security, cleaning, catering, landscaping, pest control and a wide range of workplace support services.
Founded in 1900, OCS combines over 125 years of operational expertise with a technology-enabled approach. Guided by its TRUE Values – Trust, Respect, Unity and Empowerment – OCS creates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and the countries in which it operates. OCS also operates under the PCS brand in Thailand.
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