Mergers and Acquisitions in the Consulting Sector

The Consulting M&A Market

Trends in the global consulting mergers and acquisitions market 2005 to 2012

The Global Consulting

Mergers & AcquisitionsReport 2013

G R O W I N G & R E A L I S I N G E Q U I T Y V A L U E I N C O N S U L T I N G F I R M S

The Consulting M&A Market

This is a short overview of the annual trend report produced by Equiteq LLP, a specialist consulting sector strategic advisor and M&A transaction firm

Inside you will find market trend data covering the main global regions and consulting sectors, with figures for such things as:

Deal Volumes

Deal Values

Deal Structures

EBITDA Multiples

Revenue Multiples

The latest full report in detail can be downloaded at www.equiteq.com/report

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G R O W I N G & R E A L I S I N G E Q U I T Y V A L U E I N C O N S U L T I N G F I R M S

The Market is Stabilizing after the Global Financial Crisis

Since the market peak in 2007 and the crash in 2009, volumes and multiples are approaching parity

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Index of Key Market Indicators by Year

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The M&A Market for Consulting Firms is Very Active

In 2012, across the globe, the average number of deals per month was 202.

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Deal Volumes per Month, 12 Month Moving Average, 2005 - 2012

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Across the Globe, North America and Europe Dominate the Market

Nearly 80% of deals occur in North America and Europe, but share is increasing in emerging regions

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Deal Volumes per Month, 12 Month Moving Average, 2005 - 2012

Deal Volumes by Region by Year

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The Market for Small Firms is Strong

Nearly 85% of all firms acquired are sized below $50m in Revenue

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Deal Volumes per Month, 12 Month Moving Average, 2005 - 2012

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Further Information

For more information:

Call Tony Rice on +44 203 651 0607

Or email tony.rice@equiteq.com

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To get all the up to date data in detail, by consulting sector and global region, please download the latest full report at www.equiteq.com/report