This market trend report is aimed primarily at shareholders, prospective shareholders,investors and corporate development executives in the consulting industry. If you are involved in the running of a consultancy business, or looking to sell and/or acquire, or just interested in valuations and market trends, then read this report.

1. The Consulting M&A Market
Trends in the global consulting mergers and acquisitions market 2005 to 2012
The Global Consulting
Mergers & Acquisitions
Report 2013

2. G R O W I N G & R E A L I S I N G E Q U I T Y V A L U E I N C O N S U L T I N G F I R M S
The Consulting M&A Market
This is a short overview of the annual trend report produced by Equiteq LLP, a
specialist consulting sector strategic advisor and M&A transaction firm
Inside you will find market trend data
covering the main global regions and
consulting sectors, with figures for such
things as:
Deal Volumes
Deal Values
Deal Structures
EBITDA Multiples
Revenue Multiples
The latest full report in detail can be
downloaded at www.equiteq.com/report
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3. G R O W I N G & R E A L I S I N G E Q U I T Y V A L U E I N C O N S U L T I N G F I R M S
The Market is Stabilizing after the Global Financial Crisis
Since the market peak in 2007 and the crash in 2009, volumes and multiples are
approaching parity
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Index of Key Market Indicators by Year

4. G R O W I N G & R E A L I S I N G E Q U I T Y V A L U E I N C O N S U L T I N G F I R M S
The M&A Market for Consulting Firms is Very Active
In 2012, across the globe, the average number of deals per month was 202.
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Deal Volumes per Month, 12 Month Moving Average, 2005 - 2012

5. G R O W I N G & R E A L I S I N G E Q U I T Y V A L U E I N C O N S U L T I N G F I R M S
Across the Globe, North America and Europe Dominate the Market
Nearly 80% of deals occur in North America and Europe, but share is increasing in
emerging regions
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Deal Volumes per Month, 12 Month Moving Average, 2005 - 2012
Deal Volumes by Region by Year

6. G R O W I N G & R E A L I S I N G E Q U I T Y V A L U E I N C O N S U L T I N G F I R M S
The Market for Small Firms is Strong
Nearly 85% of all firms acquired are sized below $50m in Revenue
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Deal Volumes per Month, 12 Month Moving Average, 2005 - 2012

7. G R O W I N G & R E A L I S I N G E Q U I T Y V A L U E I N C O N S U L T I N G F I R M S
Further Information
For more information:
Call Tony Rice on +44 203 651 0607
Or email tony.rice@equiteq.com
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To get all the up to date data in detail, by consulting sector and global
region, please download the latest full report at
www.equiteq.com/report