RMS

RMS Group is a leading provider of port and logistics services, offering tailored solutions for the handling, storage, and transportation of bulk and breakbulk goods. With a strategic presence at key ports across the UK, operating across five port facilities. RMS serves a diverse customer base spanning the construction, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors. The business is recognised for its operational excellence and its commitment to delivering efficient, cost-effective logistics solutions.

YFM Equity Partners invested in RMS to support its strategic growth ambitions, focusing on expanding operations and enhancing its service offering. The partnership aimed to strengthen RMS’s competitive position in the port services sector and unlock opportunities for long-term value creation.

During YFM’s involvement, RMS Group achieved several important milestones:

• Optimised operations to drive efficiencies and reduce costs across its port network.
• Enhanced its service portfolio and expanded its portfolio of port facilities supporting diverse customer needs in high-demand industries.
• Explored strategic opportunities to unlock value at key sites, including the Trent location, where development rights for a potential power station offer significant long-term potential.
• Established strong governance and leadership frameworks, supporting operational resilience and future growth.

Outcome

In April 2023, YFM exited its investment in a sale to its management team backed by a private investor with significant experience in the port and logistics sector. The transaction reflects YFM’s strategy of supporting businesses in achieving their growth objectives and preparing for sustainable transitions that benefit all stakeholders.