Heywood
Liberty advises the management team of Heywood on their acquisition by Keylane
Liberty Corporate Finance is delighted to announce they have advised the management team of Heywood, a leading provider of pension technology solutions on its agreement to be acquired by Keylane, a leading European provider of pension and insurance technology.
This is an important moment for Heywood, and choosing the right partner to guide us through it has been critical. Liberty have already shown the clear expertise and partnership we need, and the whole management team and I are hugely appreciative of their support as we move toward completion.
Sian Jones
CEO of Heywood
The acquisition will expand Keylane’s established technology footprint, currently serving pension and insurance organisations across North-West Europe, into UK, US and Asia-Pacific markets. Heywood and Keylane share strong alignment in capability and culture, with both organisations recognised for delivering quality, robust, compliant and scalable technology in complex, highly regulated environments. This transformational acquisition is the first since Keylane partnered with Pollen Street in 2024.
Heywood will continue to operate with a high degree of autonomy following completion of the transaction. The current management team will continue to lead the business, and Sian Jones, CEO of Heywood will join the Keylane Leadership Team. Its strategic focus on delivering high-quality technology solutions for pension schemes in the UK and pension plans in North America, will remain unchanged.
We are delighted to have advised Sian and the entire management team on this transaction. We look forward to seeing how the combined strengths of Heywood and Keylane will drive growth, innovation and outstanding service for customers globally.
Simon Hill
Partner
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