ICG / Excellera /
Alma Strategic Communications
ICG-backed Excellera acquired Alma Strategic Communications, the London financial communications firm founded by Josh Royston in 2015, Excellera said Sept. 23, 2026.
What happened
Terms weren't disclosed. [01]
Royston and Alma's partners stay and are reinvesting a significant portion of their proceeds. The combined group now has about 400 professionals across 15 offices, with Alma among the top providers of communications to UK listed companies. [01]
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ICG-backed Excellera acquired Alma Strategic Communications, the London financial communications firm founded by Josh Royston in 2015, Excellera said Sept. 23, 2026.
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ICG / Excellera acquired Alma Strategic Communications (Closed, posted 26 Sep 2026).
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- ICG (Buyer) acquired this deal. ICG: 1 deal on Carrywatch.
- Excellera (Buyer) acquired this deal. Excellera: 1 deal on Carrywatch.
- Alma Strategic Communications (Target) target this deal. Alma Strategic Communications: 1 deal on Carrywatch.
- Josh Royston (Founder, Alma Strategic Communications) named in post this deal. Josh Royston: named in 1 post on Carrywatch.
Josh Royston
Founder, Alma Strategic Communications