Upcoming Purchase: Engine U.K. to be Acquired by Communications Company in the Next 15 Steps
Next15 Set to Acquire Engine Group's U.K. Operations
In a potential shakeup for the communications industry, Next15, a leading communications group, is in talks to purchase the British arm of Engine Group. The sale of the U.K. business is expected to be confirmed before the end of February, according to reports.
The sale process for the U.K. business has been ongoing for several months, with Sky News first breaking the news. Adweek has spoken to four sources with knowledge of the deal, confirming Next15 as the buyer. The asking price for the U.K. business is around £100 million.
Lake Capital, the owners of Engine Group, appointed bank Lazards to find a buyer for the entire business. The sale of the U.S side of Engine Group is still under discussion. The future of the APAC section of Engine Group remains unclear if both the U.K. and U.S parts are sold separately.
Engine Group, a multinational marketing and communications company, had been reported to consider or pursue parts of its business sale. However, no confirmed recent updates on a transaction with Next15 or on the U.S. and APAC regions have been identified.
As of August 2025, no public announcement or confirmed update is available regarding the sale of Engine Group's U.K. sector to Next15 or the status of the U.S. and APAC sections. For the most current information, it is recommended to check official press releases from Next15 and Engine Group, or industry news sources specializing in marketing and communications sector deals.
Next15 is expected to delve into the finance and business of the communications industry by acquiring Engine Group's U.K. operations, with a potential deal worth around £100 million. The acquisition, if successful, may ignite new possibilities for the industry in the capital, particularly within the financial sector.
