AAB Group announces largest acquisition

AAB, the tech-enabled business critical services group has announced their largest acquisition to date.

French Duncan, a leading provider of professional services in Central Scotland for over one hundred years and employs more than 200 people across offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling has been acquired for an undisclosed sum.

The company provides a wide range of accountancy and business service solutions to support small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) as well as individuals to reach their business and personal goals.

Clan is calling on adrenalin junkies to take a huge leap of faith with the charity’s latest challenge – a bungee jump at Aberdeen beach.

Daredevils will plunge themselves 160ft from a 60-tonne crane specially erected by sponsors Global Crane Services on the old tramlines near the Beach Ballroom, giving jumpers a spectacular view of the North Sea before their descent.

The challenge, known as The Big Hop Bungee, will take place on August 19, coinciding with the charity’s sculpture trail The Big Hop.

The event is the only known bungee jump registered to take place in Aberdeen this year.

This deal brings the headcount of the AAB Central Scotland team to 350+, further strengthening the team to deliver client-focused services to businesses and individuals across a key growth region for the AAB group.

Graeme Allan, Chief Executive at AAB Group commented: “This is our largest strategic acquisition to date and significantly strengthens our market position in Scotland.

We are truly delighted to welcome the French Duncan team to AAB. We share a passion for supporting clients to achieve their goals by offering an unparalleled range of services to the businesses and individuals who choose to work with us, and I know our teams will be able to provide an even better service to our clients as a result of this deal.”

Graeme Finnie, Managing Partner of French Duncan added: “This deal is a superb next step for the French Duncan team. We have admired the journey AAB has been on and by joining the group ourselves we will create unmatched opportunities for our teams and our clients through enhanced technology, investment and expertise.”