Case Study

Veteran-owned defence consulting company, UBH, sells to private-equity-backed provider of integrated solutions for the defence sector in Australia

UBH acquired by Sovereign Capability Group

About our client

UBH Group is an Australian, veteran-owned company providing technology services, secure AI, software development, and nuclear supply chain services. Its workforce is made up of specialised skills and capabilities in defence and national security technology, and information technology.

About the buyer

Private-equity-backed Sovereign Capability Group is a provider of integrated solutions for the defence sector that operates through three brands (Insitec, Electrotech Australia and The Network) providing a comprehensive suite of specialised solutions covering information technology, communications and navigation.

The transaction

UBH Group’s expertise in mission systems and engineering complements Sovereign Capability Group’s existing businesses, together creating an ecosystem delivering integrated technologies, systems, and skilled people across Australia’s maritime, land, and digital domains.

Our role

McKellar Partners represented UBH Group throughout the entire sale process, including helping the shareholders to understand the valuation range of the business, preparing the information memorandum, identifying and approaching well-suited acquirers, managing the due diligence process and assisting with the contract negotiation process.