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Mergers & Acquisitions

Applying Technology to Business Services Leads to Acquisition

A $20 million public company and leading provider of enterprise employment services sought options to slowing growth in a mature market and the potential for low-value industry consolidation. Vérto principals guided the company’s decision to convert its services to web-based delivery, leading to dramatically improved operating margins. The web-based service was recognized both within and outside the industry for innovation and highlighted worldwide as a best-in-class example of traditional business services evolving to embrace a web-based strategy. The move to web delivery helped support the Vérto partner’s strategy to secure important business partners and further amplify the company’s presence in business services. The firm’s turnaround concluded with its acquisition by a strategic business partner and one of the largest global providers of outsourced business services at a significant premium to the traded share price.

Formulating Exit Strategies with Desirable Liquidity for Principals

The managing executives and owners of a leading provider of translation services for the software and similar industries sought a suitable exit strategy combining liquidity and limited ongoing time commitments. Principals evaluated market opportunities, performed due diligence, and developed the “stalking horse” model used by executives and principals to market the company and eventually identify suitable acquirers.