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Tax Systems plc

Corporate tax software company

Company overview

Tax Systems plc is a leading supplier of corporation tax and associated software and services to large corporates and the accountancy profession in the UK and Ireland.

BGF provided a £10m structured investment to support the long-term growth of the combined group as it was acquired by AIM listed Eco City Vehicle for an enterprise value of £73m.

Website
taxsystemsplc.co.uk

Company information

Head office
  • Bicester
CEO
  • Gavin Lyons
Chair
  • Clive Carver
BGF office
BGF team
Investment date
  • Jul 2016
Total BGF investment
  • £10 million

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