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M&A Trends in 2025: What Professional Service Firms Need to Know Before Selling

JD Supra: Mergers

Professional services firms remain highly sought after by private equity (PE) investors. As of February 2025, the M&A landscape is showing promising signs of resurgence, with expectations of increased deal activity throughout the year. By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

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Merger Control 2024 Canada

JD Supra: Mergers

Who is/are the relevant merger authority(ies)? Chair, Chief Executive, Chief Economists), how long they have been in position, and their professional background (lawyer, economist, academia, industry, professional services, politics, etc.); 1 Relevant Authorities and Legislation - 1.1 duration of appointment) of.

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“It’s Not Business, It’s Personal”: The Application of Personal Goodwill in Accounting Firm Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

Personal goodwill refers to the reputation, relationships, and other intangible assets directly attributable to an individual professional rather than the business entity itself. By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

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

JD Supra: Mergers

economy, including “housing, agriculture, defense, cybersecurity, distribution, construction, aftermarket/repair, and professional services markets.” Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division request public comment on how these types of transactions impact competition in “any sector or industry” of the 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? Kelly Kittrell has more than 30 years of merger & acquisition and corporate finance experience. The post Ownership Transfer Issues in the Sale of Professional Services Firms appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. If so, congratulations.

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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.