US private equity firm targets UK immigration centre operator Mitie in £3.1bn bid
US private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice, through its subsidiary OCS, has launched a £3.1bn takeover bid for Mitie, the operator of Britain's immigration removal centres. Mitie, a key Home Office contractor managing detention facilities and escorting detainees to removal flights, has agreed to the 221p-per-share offer. The merger would create one of Britain's largest private-sector employers and end Mitie's four-decade presence on the London Stock Exchange. The deal comes amid political promises of mass deportations from Reform UK and Labour's immigration crackdown. Mitie's immigration and justice division grew revenue by 10% to £319m in its latest financial year. The acquisition is expected to complete in early 2027, marking the 11th UK-listed company takeover worth over £1bn in 2026.
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