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M&A Advisory

April 27, 2021

Staffing Industry M&A Landscape - Spring 2021

U.S. staffing industry M&A activity rebounded sharply in Q1 2021. During the quarter, 40 different buyers completed 45 staffing industry transactions, a 50% increase over the final three months of 2020.

Staffing Industry M&A Landscape - Spring 2021

Staffing industry acquisition activity continues to be primarily driven by privately held strategic buyers. Of the 45 staffing transactions completed in Q1 2021, 38 were completed by privately owned investors/buyers, and seven by publicly traded companies. Read the full report for more details on the U.S. staffing sector, transaction trends and market activity.

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