NCC Group agrees to sell Escode business to TDR Capital for 275 million pounds
NCC Group will sell its Escode unit to TDR Capital for £275 million. The deal concludes a strategic review and funds a 10 percent share buyback program.
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Manchester-based NCC Group plc announced today it has agreed to sell its Escode business to TDR Capital for an enterprise value of £275 million. This transaction marks the completion of the company's strategic plan to exit non-core operations, an initiative first launched in April 2025 following an extensive review. Operating within the United Kingdom 
GB, the group expects the divestment to generate net proceeds of approximately £262.4 million upon completion.
GB, the group expects the divestment to generate net proceeds of approximately £262.4 million upon completion.The Escode business specializes in providing software escrow and verification services to its clients. Following the conclusion of the sale, NCC Group plcintends to return a significant portion of the net proceeds to its shareholders. As a primary component of this capital allocation strategy, the company has announced its intention to conduct a share buyback program for up to 10% of its issued share capital.
