OakNorth Bank-backed Harwood Private Capital, a private investment manager, completed the acquisition of Fothergill’s Seeds, an independent supplier of horticultural and gardening products, for £20m. “The business my father, Brian founded with Jeff Fothergill 40 years ago that myself, Aaron Whitehouse and John Fothergill, have led for the last decade, has remained true to its family values while becoming one of the world’s leading seed brands. Those values, and our commitment to supporting our customers with the best possible product and service, will continue to be at the core of our offer as we enter into an exciting new era with Harwood Private Capital, supported by OakNorth Bank. I’m looking forward to working with the team as we target further growth across our international client base and the direct-to-consumer market," Dave Carey, Fothergill’s Seeds CEO.