Founded in Dublin in 1856, Gill is one of Ireland's best-known publishing businesses, operating through Gill Education, Gill Books and Gill Distribution. The company has a long-standing presence in Irish education, providing educational content to primary and post- primary schools across the country, alongside its general publishing and distribution activities

CKS advised M.H. Gill & Co. Unlimited on its acquisition of Examcraft, bringing together two established names in the Irish education sector. The acquisition strengthens Gill's position in the education market, combining its long standing publishing presence with Examcraft's expertise in examination preparation and assessment. CKS provided buy-side advisory, financial due diligence and debt advisory, securing a significant funding package from PTSB to support the acquisition