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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 27, 2026TransportationSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
FirstGroup acquires Hills Coaches
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
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Target
Hills Coaches
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Acquirer
FirstGroup
Full Acquisition
Status
Announced
FirstGroup agreed to acquire Hills Coaches. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Announced. Sector: Transportation. Target headquarters context: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-27. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
FirstGroup said the acquisition , which will see Hills Coaches operated by First Bus, further strengthens its position in the UK coach market and signals continued confidence in the sector
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 27, 2026 · plus.expressandstar.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Transportation. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: plus.expressandstar.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index