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Stockport energy firm OCU Group sold to TDR Capital in multi-billion pound deal

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Summary

OCU Group, based in Stockport, has been acquired by funds managed by TDR Capital from Triton Partners. The company provides energy transformation and critical infrastructure services across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and India, employing more than 2,500 people directly and deploying around 5,500 across all operations.

Under Triton's ownership since 2022, OCU expanded significantly through 18 acquisitions and organic growth. Revenue grew from £295m in April 2022 to £1.2bn by April 2026, with an order book now exceeding £4bn. The business broadened its capabilities in electrical engineering, drilling, and civil engineering services.

TDR Capital plans to accelerate OCU's transformation into a global critical infrastructure player, leveraging experience in scaling and internationalising regional infrastructure assets. The firm sees further growth potential in OCU's end markets, integrated platform, and proven acquisition strategy.

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What is this article about?
Triton Partners has agreed to sell Stockport-based OCU Group, an energy transformation and critical infrastructure services provider, to TDR Capital for an undisclosed sum. The sale follows four years under Triton ownership, during which OCU's revenue grew from £295m to £1.2bn and the business expanded internationally.
When was this published?
This article was published on 5 October 2026.
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This article was published by TheBusinessDesk.