Explainer: 9 Deal Killers in Recruitment M&As
In the dynamic landscape of recruitment and staffing mergers and acquisitions (M&A), understanding the intricacies of deal-making is crucial. Here are nine deal killers that can derail negotiations and some strategies to keep the deal alive.
News Release: RTI Assists ZRG Partners in Asian Expansion with Key Leadership Appointments in Singapore
Recruitment Transactions International (RTI) was retained by PE-backed ZRG Partners to assist their entry into the Asian market via acquisition or a team lift of a retained search business. The focus was on Singapore, given its position as a regional gateway to Asia and the relative ease of doing business there. After an extensive search, RTI facilitated and managed introductions with two senior partners from Eric Salmon in Singapore: Dimitri Tsamados and Wai-Leong Chan.
Explainer: Opportunities to invest in recruitment and staffing businesses in the exciting Middle East market
Recruitment Transactions International (RTI) has tracked 23 noteworthy M&A deals in the region between 2020 and 2024. While this remains a very small percentage of global transactions, it represents a 360% increase in M&A deals in the Middle East compared to the previous five-year period from 2015 to 2019.
e-Book: Cutting Through the Complexities of Strategic M&A in the Global Recruitment Process Outsourcing Industry
The e-book provides a deep dive into the nuances of integrating RPO within larger recruitment firms, and the complexities of RPO M&A, including stakeholder alignment, deal team structure, and market trends. We probe into the perspectives and considerations of both sellers and buyers in RPO M&A transactions, spotlighting a case study of a successful M&A deal in China.
e-Book: Navigating Successful Mergers & Acquisitions in the Recruitment & Staffing Industry
This 25-page resource features real-world case studies, expert perspectives, and actionable insights…
Market Watch: Recruitment Sector M&A activity in Q3 2023
The outlook for M&A activity in the recruitment and staffing sector remains resilient despite looming economic uncertainties. After a noticeable dip in Q2, deal completion activity saw an uptick in Q3 of 2023. Recruitment Transactions International tracked as many as 74 deals (including 53 exits) between July and September this year.
Explainer: Are Debt-backed MBOs becoming a more viable option for recruitment & staffing companies to grow and scale?
Some recruitment business leaders are opting for debt amidst pressured multiple valuations in the face of global uncertainty.
Management Buyouts (MBO) are a viable option to buy out existing strategic and PE investors or where an existing owner wishes to hand over the reins to his senior leadership team, perhaps at the point of retirement or with other interests in mind.
News Release: New York-based Kingsley Gate Partners acquires London-based The Omerta Group
Kingsley Gate Partners, an executive search firm based in New York City, acquired The Omerta Group, a London-headquartered executive search firm focused on financial services.
News Release: Starfish Partners Acquires Ohio-based Direct Recruiters Inc. (DRI) in all stock deal
PLANO, Texas – Starfish Partners, an international investment and ownership platform for niched professional and mid-to-upper management search specialists, announced the acquisition of Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI). Recruitment Transactions International Managing Partner Simon Childs advised on the deal.