Proact strengthens its Azure expertise through strategic acquisition of BlakYaks

Proact IT Group AB (“Proact”) has taken a significant step in its growth strategy by acquiring BlakYaks, a leading UK consultancy with expertise in cloud transformation and automated Microsoft Azure solutions. This strategic acquisition strengthens Proact's position as a leading player in hybrid cloud services and broadens the company's expertise in Microsoft Azure and Cloud Native technologiesThrough this expansion, Proact can deliver even greater customer value and meet the increasing demand for flexible, secure and efficient digital infrastructure solutions.

The acquisition drives innovation and creates new opportunities

BlakYaks has strong expertise in Azure platforms, Kubernetes, container technologies and automation of modern cloud infrastructure. By integrating this expertise in Proact's offer The company can now provide an even stronger and more competitive portfolio of infrastructure and platform solutions. The acquisition is in line with Proacts long-term strategy to expand its market presence and strengthen its partner network in important markets.

“We are very excited to welcome BlakYaks to the Proact family! The UK is a strategically important market for us, and with BlakYaks on board we can even better support customers in their cloud journey – from strategy to implementation and operations. Our shared focus on technical expertise and customer value creates a strong platform for innovation and future growth.” — Magnus Lönn, President and CEO, Proact IT Group

BlakYaks – A strong player in Cloud Native services

BlakYaks is a privately held British consultancy with approximately 50 employees and headquarters in London. The company has a strong presence in the finance and insurance sectors and specialises in delivering value-adding solutions for medium and large companies. In the last twelve months (up to February 2025), BlakYaks turnover of GBP 5.6 million, with an EBITA result of GBP 1.5 million. Following the acquisition, BlakYaks will become part of Proact's UK Business Unit, where the company's technical expertise and customer focus remain unchanged, now with support from Proacts extensive resources and networks.

“For us at BlakYaks, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop together with Proact. With Proact's strong market position and our expertise in Azure, Kubernetes and DevOps, we can help our customers in an even more efficient and innovative way. We share a common vision of customer focus and excellence, and I look forward to taking our offering to the next level.” — Dirk Anderson, CEO, BlakYaks

Transaction details and future prospects

The acquisition of BlakYaks includes a fixed purchase price of GBP 16 million on a cash and debt-free basis. In addition, there is a contingent additional purchase price of a maximum of GBP 11 million, based on the achievement of specific financial targets, with payment over the period 2025-2027.

Through this strategic acquisition, Proact strengthens its position as a leading provider of hybrid cloud solutions and creates new opportunities for both existing and future customers. With a combination of deep technical expertise and a strong customer focus, Proact and BlakYaks are well-positioned to drive innovation and deliver next-generation cloud infrastructure and platform solutions.