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Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com
Growing equity, realizing value
When is the right time to sell your IT services or
consulting firm?
Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 2
Global Consulting M&A
Report 2016
In-depth analysis of all 2015 deals
world-wide in:
• Management consulting
• IT services
• Media and marketing services
• Engineering consulting
• HR consulting
Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 3
Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 4
Back to pre-crisis levels
An 8 year high!
Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 5
Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 6
Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 7
Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 8
What’s hot?
Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 9
Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 10
Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 11
Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 12
Global Consulting M&A
Report 2016
Download free of charge at:
http://www.equiteq.com/equiteq-
edge/m-a-intelligence/2016-ma-
report-1/
Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com
Equiteq is the leading M&A firm focused exclusively on the
consulting sector
What we do for our clients Global presence and consulting industry credentials
13
Equity value realization
Sale to a Strategic Buyer or
Financial Investor
Sell
45+
Deals
Value creation and sale preparation
Between 1 and 5 years ahead of
a desired transaction
Prepare
300+
Clients
Why we’re different
• Deep domain expertise in the Consulting sector
• Add value and engage at any stage in the exit destination
journey
• Unique blend of consulting, corporate finance and investment
banking skills
NEW YORK
LONDON
SINGAPORE
Established in 2004 Regular AMCF USA speaker
35 people across 3 continents Regular MCA UK speaker
Clients in 27+ countries
Widely published in industry
media
SYDNEY
Confidential© Equiteq 2015 equiteq.com
Growing equity, realizing value
Planning your exit strategy?
Speak to us for expert, impartial and confidential advice.
UK +44 (0)203 651 0600
USA +1 (212) 256 1120
Singapore +65 6352 7482
Australia +(61) 434 730 099
Email info@equiteq.com

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When is the right time to sell your IT services or consulting firm?

  • 1. Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com Growing equity, realizing value When is the right time to sell your IT services or consulting firm?
  • 2. Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 2 Global Consulting M&A Report 2016 In-depth analysis of all 2015 deals world-wide in: • Management consulting • IT services • Media and marketing services • Engineering consulting • HR consulting
  • 4. Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 4 Back to pre-crisis levels An 8 year high!
  • 8. Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 8 What’s hot?
  • 10. Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 10
  • 11. Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 11
  • 12. Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com 12 Global Consulting M&A Report 2016 Download free of charge at: http://www.equiteq.com/equiteq- edge/m-a-intelligence/2016-ma- report-1/
  • 13. Confidential© Equiteq 2016 equiteq.com Equiteq is the leading M&A firm focused exclusively on the consulting sector What we do for our clients Global presence and consulting industry credentials 13 Equity value realization Sale to a Strategic Buyer or Financial Investor Sell 45+ Deals Value creation and sale preparation Between 1 and 5 years ahead of a desired transaction Prepare 300+ Clients Why we’re different • Deep domain expertise in the Consulting sector • Add value and engage at any stage in the exit destination journey • Unique blend of consulting, corporate finance and investment banking skills NEW YORK LONDON SINGAPORE Established in 2004 Regular AMCF USA speaker 35 people across 3 continents Regular MCA UK speaker Clients in 27+ countries Widely published in industry media SYDNEY
  • 14. Confidential© Equiteq 2015 equiteq.com Growing equity, realizing value Planning your exit strategy? Speak to us for expert, impartial and confidential advice. UK +44 (0)203 651 0600 USA +1 (212) 256 1120 Singapore +65 6352 7482 Australia +(61) 434 730 099 Email info@equiteq.com