Welcome Break is the second largest MSA operator in the UK, with a portfolio of invested sites and associated lodges.  The company offers motorists services, goods and amenities including:

• Fuel
• Restaurants
• Retail Shopping
• Rest Areas
• Leisure Facilities
• Overnight Accommodation

.....24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The company was acquired by Investcorp in 1997. Since then the business has benefited from a substantial capital investment programme exceeding £170 million. During 2004, Welcome Break restructured its capital, using the proceeds from a sale and lease back of nine freehold sites to more than halve its debt levels.

Welcome Break was acquired by Appia Investments Limited in March 2008.

The Appia Consortium comprises a group of experienced infrastructure investors including NIBC, ING and Challenger.

Commenting on the acquisition, Phil Peters said on behalf of the Appia Consortium, ”Welcome Break occupies a strong incumbent position in essential transport service infrastructure in the UK with opportunity to expand and enhance the services it offers to motorists. We have a high regard for the Welcome Break management team and the significant operational improvements they have delivered over the past few years and we look forward to working with them to develop the business further.”