Hege Støre, Advania Group CEO
Acquisition 2024.11.05

Advania completes the acquisition of CCS Media after receiving all relevant regulatory approvals

The acquisition of CCS Media is now completed after receiving all relevant regulatory approvals. 

Following the full press release dated October 10, 2024; Advania acquires UK based IT solution specialist CCS Media to further accelerate growth, Advania is pleased to finalize and close the acquisition of CCS Media. All the regulatory filings have been approved and the transaction is now closed. 

We look forward to collaborating closely with CCS Media as part of Advania UK, working together to bring even greater resources, support, and opportunities to our customers. 

For more information, please contact:  

Advania AB 
Hege Støre, Group CEO 
E-mail: hege.store@advania.com  
Phone: +47 901 42 548 

About Advania AB 

Advania is “The tech company with people at heart,” operating across UK, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland, and Denmark. With a team of over 5 000 talents, we offer managed services, hardware, software, and professional services to clients in both private and public sectors, primarily in the mid-market. Our main goal isn't just about technology; it's about empowering people to create sustainable value. By establishing lasting relationships, utilizing leading technologies, providing modern platform solutions, and fostering strategic partnerships, we're shaping the future IT landscape. Advania is proudly backed by funds managed by Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. 

About CCS Media Ltd 

CCS Media is a technology and solution specialist with over 41 years of experience delivering first-class IT solutions and services to organisations of every kind across the UK and beyond. A network of 11 offices and 1 warehouse and logistics configuration centres, secures nationwide scale for supply and service, matched with the comfort of local presence. CCS media work with more than 2,000 manufacturer partners and sell more than one million products across the 8,000 customers. CCS Media have been awarded two stars for Best Companies Outstanding to Work For, Technology’s 50 Best Companies to Work For, The UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work For and five regional Best Companies awards. 

For further information, please visit  www.ccsmedia.com  

About Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives 

Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is one of the leading investors in alternatives globally, with over $450 billion in assets and more than 30 years of experience. 

The business invests in the full spectrum of alternatives including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds and sustainability. Clients access these solutions through direct strategies, customized partnerships, and open-architecture programs. The business is driven by a focus on partnership and shared success with its clients, seeking to deliver long-term investment performance drawing on its global network and deep expertise across industries and markets. 

The alternative investments platform is part of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, which delivers investment and advisory services across public and private markets for the world’s leading institutions, financial advisors and individuals. Goldman Sachs has over $2.9 trillion in assets under supervision globally as of June 30, 2024. 

Established in 1986, Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives has invested over $75 billion since inception. The business combines a global network of relationships, unique insight across markets, industries and regions, and the worldwide resources of Goldman Sachs to build businesses and accelerate value creation across its portfolios. 

For further information, please visit  www.goldmansachs.com