Solihull-based FLAGS Software has been sold to US-headquartered Recur Software.
Founded in 1989, FLAGS is a specialist provider of quality management and production control software used within complex manufacturing environments across the automotive, aerospace, rail and marine sectors.
Its technology captures quality and production data at the point of build, supporting manufacturers with product traceability, earlier identification of quality issues and reduced rework.
FLAGS software has been deployed within manufacturing environments operated by companies including Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley Motors, Aston Martin and Harley-Davidson.
Recur Software partners with industry-specific software businesses to support long-term growth through investment in product development and operational capability. The acquisition will support continued development of the FLAGS platform and its expansion into new sectors and international markets.
Headpoint Advisors advised FLAGS shareholders on the deal. The Headpoint team was led by partner Emmet Keating, supported by Joseph Lowe and Victoria Bond. Freeths provided legal advice to FLAGS.
“FLAGS is an excellent example of the type of specialist technology business that continues to attract international interest,” said Keating. “The team has built deep expertise, longstanding customer relationships and technology that is integral to highly complex manufacturing environments.
“2026 has not been plain sailing for software M&A, however deals are still deliverable for high quality businesses that are well positioned with buyers.
“We are very pleased to have supported Nick, Janet and the shareholders through the transaction and look forward to seeing the business continue its development with Recur.”
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FLAGS CEO Janet Redman said of the Headpoint team: “They truly went above and beyond to make this happen. They have felt like an extension to the FLAGS Software team and I’d like to take this opportunity to applaud their hard work and professionalism.”
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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