Sumer completes eleventh acquisition to bolster accountancy group

Mid-market accountancy group Sumer has made its eleventh UK acquisition with the purchase of DPC Chartered Accountants.

Founded 80 years ago, DPC operates from its Stoke-on-Trent office and has a 50% female partner ratio. It provides audit, accounts, corporate and personal tax advice, compliance counsel, payroll, and wider business services.

DPC joins Sumer’s ten other regional accountancy hubs in the UK, with more than 40 offices, and over 1,300 colleagues. Launched in 2023, Sumer reported in February that it had reached more than £100m in revenue just 12 months after its first acquisition.

Backed by substantial investment from Penta Capital and BlackRock, Sumer’s strategy is to form regional Hubs throughout the UK, focused exclusively on the SME market.

Existing hubs Cowgills and Jerroms joined Sumer in the last year and will now have DPC strategically located between them. This positioning will enhance coverage and strengthen Sumer’s reach between the Midlands and North West.

Warren Mead, CEO of Sumer said: “DPC dominates the accounting sector in Staffordshire, an area which has huge potential for economic growth. Sumer wants to join forces with people who share our commitment to growth, go the extra mile for clients, and care about their employees. With DPC’s impressive team, established roots and solid reputation, combined with our reach and scale, we can help local businesses prosper.”

Michelle Coates, Director at DPC Accountants, said: “Our firm has continually delivered a robust value proposition for both clients and our team. Sumer embodies ethics that closely mirror our own, particularly their exemplary record in championing diversity and supporting SMEs. This synergy makes them an ideal partner for us, as we continue to excel and advocate for Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.”