Consolidation among accounting firms continues to accelerate, with a post-tax season surge expected. Many leadership groups are realizing it is increasingly difficult to remain independent at their current size. Competition from larger firms with deeper resources is forcing some firms to reconsider where they fit in the industry landscape.
Selling was typically about exiting, while merging is about growth and continued involvement. Today, selling can be a growth tool as well, with rolled equity and stock in deals. Every transaction is unique, but we can walk you through the common misconceptions that exist between the different options.
Are you a legitimate private equity candidate? Firms are getting calls from investment groups who are presenting unrealistic multiples and values. These often are not real opportunities and cause firms to reject reasonable offers or deals from legitimate acquirers. Visionary has conducted hundreds of deals with a mix of traditional and PE and can walk you through the differences.
If you wish to remain independent, The Visionary Group has a detailed “Build to Remain Independent” process. It tests if independence is an option and if it is what do you need to do to compete against larger, well-funded competitors. For firms needing to transition we developed “Build to Sell or Merge” and “Build to Identify Suitors” processes for firms who already know the path they want to pursue.