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The Next Chapter in the Serial: U.S. Antitrust Agencies Heighten Focus on Roll-Up Strategies

JD Supra: Mergers

Serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies are facing intense scrutiny as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. economy, including “housing, agriculture, defense, cybersecurity, distribution, construction, aftermarket/repair, and professional services markets.” By: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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WSP Completes Acquisition of Power Engineers

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

(TSX: WSP) (“WSP”, the “Corporation”, “we”, “us” or “our”), a leading global professional services firm, proudly announces that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Power Engineers, Incorporated (“POWER”), a prominent U.S.

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UK Professional Services M&A on Track for 10-Year High

Benchmark International

The professional services sector is expected to reach a 10-year high in 2023, based on the latest figures in a report by Experian. According to its MarketIQ Micro Insight report, there have been a total of 92 acquisitions in the advisory sector to date in 2023 with a total value of £899m.

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Ownership Transfer Issues in the Sale of Professional Services Firms

Focus Investment Banking

Are you the owner of a Professional Services firm? I remember an acquisition I worked on where there were senior partners with control nearing retirement and several younger partners who each owned minority stakes in the business. As we explained how the acquisition would work, the younger partners sat in stunned silence.

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How to Accurately Calculate Gross Margins (and Understanding Their Importance) at Professional Services Firms

Focus Investment Banking

If you’re considering the sale of your consulting or professional services business, you should understand that buyers will be examining your Gross Margin as an indicator of the value of your firm. Professional services companies make money by billing out their experts and consultants at rates higher than the employee cost.

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The Value of Tech Due Diligence in Services Firms

Beyond M&A

This week’s focus is specifically on professional services firms. Unlike technology or SaaS companies, these “non-tech” businesses are often at higher risk of budgetary and technology risk because their service and product lines need thorough assessment, followed by alignment with technology. The solution?

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Colliers Completes Acquisition of Englobe

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

The acquisition represents Colliers’ entry into the attractive Canadian engineering marketplace and enhances our capabilities in our growing Engineering division.