Ten Motives

Consumer

  • Deal Value Range: £50m – £100m
  • Acquirer: British American Tobacco plc
  • Buyer Location: UK

Convex advised the Shareholders of Ten Motives, a UK based e-cigarette business with particular strength in traditional grocery and convenience channels, on a sale to British American Tobacco (BAT).

Based in Cheshire, Ten Motives was founded in 2008 by Art Devlin and Tony Jones and supplies e-cigarettes to Tesco, Sainsbury’s, WHSmith, The Co-op and directly to consumers through its two websites and six retail outlets.

The Company supplies e-Cigarettes under a range of brands including Cirro, Ten Motives and Smoke Relief.

“Convex understood our business and they understood us. They met every challenge and delivered a great deal. If you’re looking to sell your business, hire Convex.”

Art Devlin & Tony Jones, Founders