Frequently Asked Questions

Staffing M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) refers to the process of combining or purchasing businesses within the staffing industry. Staffing firm owners choose to go through the M&A process for a variety of reasons including retirement, moving on to other opportunities, or to drive growth.

M&A offers various benefits, including access to new markets, expanded client base, increased service offerings, synergies, improved operational efficiencies, and competitive advantage. It can accelerate growth and provide opportunities for strategic positioning within the industry. Apart from these, M&A allows business owners to cash in on the success of their company.

We employ a robust approach that includes market research, industry analysis, and leveraging our extensive network to identify potential opportunities for your company. We evaluate factors such as cultural fit, strategic alignment, growth potential, and financial viability. Our leaders have decades of staffing industry and M&A advisory expertise, understanding the nuances and best practices in this particular field.

Our M&A process is customized to every client’s needs. While no two deals are the same, SVC guides clients through initial discussions, marketing, documentation, due diligence, and closing.

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The timeline for completing a staffing M&A transaction can vary depending on the complexity of the deal, regulatory requirements, and negotiation process. While timelines can differ, our team strives to expedite the process while maintaining transaction quality.

While we can offer guidance on post-merger integration, our service does not include the implementation of transition strategies. However, we can recommend several partners that specialize in post-merger integration.

Confidentiality is a priority at SVC. We have strict protocols in place to safeguard sensitive information, including the strict use of non-disclosure agreements, a secure data room for confidential information, and a trusted internal team that adheres to the highest ethical standards.

Due diligence is one of the most critical phases of the M&A process. This stage provides the buyer and seller the opportunity to scrutinize any potential risks that could come with the partnership. It involves a comprehensive examination of financial records, legal matters, operations, and other pertinent aspects to assess potential risks, synergies, and opportunities.

Read The Ultimate Guide to Staffing M&A Due Diligence here.

While our expertise extends to facilitating international staffing M&A transactions, our primary focus lies in serving clients seeking M&A opportunities in the staffing industry within the United States.

Yes, we provide both buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory. Our services are tailored to meet specific client needs, whether you are looking to sell, acquire, seek capital, or receive strategic business advice.

SVC specializes in M&A within the IT staffing, healthcare staffing, and light industrial staffing sectors. However, we also cater to other niches within the staffing industry.

SVC prioritizes providing staffing leaders with digestible information about M&A in the industry. We share relevant information in various platforms such as the SVC blog, our email newsletter, and M&A References section. Our leaders are also constant contributors to some of the top staffing publications.

Our hyper-niche focus on the staffing industry allows us to be a true strategic partner to staffing industry leaders, executives, and business owners. With a network of over 14,000 staffing industry investors and buyers, we are able to provide our clients with sustainable solutions to meet business objectives. SVC expedites the M&A process through progressive practices, and exceptional customer service.

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