Shaw Report
The UK and European Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) sector has sustained strong M&A momentum through the first five months of 2026, underpinned by regulatory tailwinds, market fragmentation and persistent private equity appetite. Deal activity has been led by major trade and PE-backed consolidators, with valuations remaining resilient despite broader macroeconomic uncertainty.
Our view on a consolidating market

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