Moore Kingston Smith advises M.C. Dean on Bells Power Group acquisition

Moore Kingston Smith has advised M.C. Dean, a US-based global leader in cyber-physical engineering solutions at scale, on their acquisition of Bells Power Group, a UK-based leader in integrated power solutions, specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of standby and backup power systems.

Founded in 1898, Bells delivers turnkey solutions across commercial real estate, data centres, residential developments and capacity market infrastructure. Headquartered in Belvedere, Kent, Bells combines deep technical expertise with a forward-thinking approach to innovation, offering products such as diesel generators, bespoke acoustic, emission solutions and advanced PLC systems.

M.C. Dean is headquartered in Virginia, US, and employs more than 9,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Bells and M.C. Dean bring complementary technical strengths, with Bells’ expertise in commercial and industrial markets and M.C. Dean’s leadership in mission critical sectors. This investment is driven by Bells’ strong operational performance and long-term service excellence in the UK.

Moore Kingston Smith were engaged to provide financial and tax due diligence, and advisory services on this transaction. The team comprised Charlie Killingbeck, Transaction Services Director, Tillie Waddington, Assistant Manager and Adam England, Assistant Manager. Stephen Hanlon, Tax Partner provided M&A tax services and advice throughout the transaction.

Justin Hicks, Corporate Development Director of M.C. Dean, commented: “This strategic investment leverages Bells’ power solutions expertise and deep supply chain relationships to expand M.C. Dean’s delivery to UK customers and strengthens our 30+ year European operational presence. Together, Bells and M.C. Dean will deliver large-scale power systems expertise to customers at a global scale, enabling expansion of power-ready AI infrastructure and successor technologies. Moore Kingston Smith played an instrumental role in guiding us through this complex cross-border. Charlie and Stephen provided invaluable support through the process.”

Charlie Killingbeck, Transaction Services Director of Moore Kingston Smith, concluded:

“Congratulations to Justin and the entire M.C. Dean team on this landmark transaction. We are delighted to have supported them on this acquisition, which provides a significant platform to enhance their strategic presence within the EMEA market. The collaborative and forward-thinking spirit of the M.C. Dean team was key to navigating the process efficiently. This is an exciting new chapter, and we are confident in their future growth and success. We wish them all the best on the journey ahead.”