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Kroll’s Business Services Investment Banking team has deep industry knowledge driven by regular interaction with the key market players, both domestic and international. We represent both privately- and financial sponsor-owned middle-market companies across a broad range of subsectors within the business services market.

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  • Engineering services
  • Environmental services
  • Human capital management
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  • Safety and security
  • Supply chain and logistics
  • Telecom infrastructure services
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Aerospace Defense and Government Services (ADG) Investment Banking

Aerospace, Defense and Government Services investment banking expertise for middle-market M&A transactions.

Aerospace Defense and Government Services (ADG) Investment Banking

Consumer, Food, Restaurant and Retail Investment Banking

Consumer, Food, Restaurant and Retail expertise for middle-market M&A transactions.

Consumer, Food, Restaurant and Retail Investment Banking

Energy Investment Banking

Energy and Mining expertise for middle-market M&A transactions.

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Healthcare Investment Banking

Healthcare expertise for middle-market investment banking transactions.

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Industrials Investment Banking

Kroll's Industrials Investment Banking practice focuses on the middle-market, advising privately-owned businesses, financial sponsors and public corporations on buy-side, sell-side and capital-raising transactions.

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Technology Investment Banking

Technology expertise for middle-market M&A transactions.

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Middle-Market M&A Could Defy Gloomy Predictions Despite Recent Volatility
M&A Updates
Middle-Market M&A Could Defy Gloomy Predictions Despite Recent Volatility

Middle-Market M&A Could Defy Gloomy Predictions Despite Recent Volatility

Following a turbulent start to Q2, there are promising indications of recovery in M&A activity, particularly in sectors better insulated from international trade uncertainties. Read more.
Food and Beverage M&A Industry Insights–Spring 2025
M&A Updates
Food and Beverage M&A Industry Insights–Spring 2025

Food and Beverage M&A Industry Insights–Spring 2025

Our Food and Beverage M&A Industry Insights Spring 2025 report aims to identify trends and provide insights across the food and beverage sector, focusing on key themes, issues and opportunities. Read more.
Global Oil and Gas M&A Outlook–Q4 2024
Valuation Outlook
Global Oil and Gas M&A Outlook–Q4 2024

Global Oil and Gas M&A Outlook–Q4 2024

Kroll’s Global Oil and Gas M&A Outlook–Q4 2024 examines the latest trends in commodity prices, leading sector indicators, valuation developments, and M&A deals from the quarter. Read more.
Navigating Working Capital in M&A Transactions
M&A Updates
Navigating Working Capital in M&A Transactions

Navigating Working Capital in M&A Transactions

Working capital is the short-term capital necessary to run a business and is typically defined as current assets minus current liabilities. Working capital is an important, complex, and potentially overlooked component of M&A transactions.
Industrial Technology & Engineered Products Industry Insights–Q1 2025
M&A Updates
Industrial Technology & Engineered Products Industry Insights – Q1 2025

Industrial Technology & Engineered Products Industry Insights–Q1 2025

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is driven by organizations seeking to capture competitive advantages and optimize operations. Leading tech companies, such as the Magnificent Seven, continue to increase budgets for investment in cloud computing to better understand internal and external data and make decisions from those learnings.
Convertible Notes, the Path to Cheaper Financing in an Uncertain World
M&A Updates
Convertible Notes, the Path to Cheaper Financing in an Uncertain World

Convertible Notes, the Path to Cheaper Financing in an Uncertain World

Financing is essential to early-stage entities – given the significant, upfront investment necessary to research, develop, and bring new products and services to markets, entities will often turn to complex debt and equity transactions to infuse cash into the business.
Aerospace Defense Government Services 2024 Year in Review / 2025 Outlook
M&A Updates
Aerospace Defense Government Services 2024 Year in Review / 2025 Outlook

Aerospace Defense Government Services 2024 Year in Review / 2025 Outlook

Most segments of the ADG industry are experiencing positive momentum. Strong demand for commercial air travel with continued year-over-year growth in revenue passenger miles is benefiting operators and driving demand for aftermarket parts and services. Learn more.
Building Products & Materials Industry Insights—Winter 2025
M&A Updates
Building Products & Materials Industry Insights—Winter2025

Building Products & Materials Industry Insights—Winter 2025

High interest rates and a low supply of homes headlined the U.S. housing market in 2024. Despite three consecutive rate cuts in 2024, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.72% in December 2024. In response to the high-interest-rate environment, the number of single-family home starts marginally decreased by 2.1% in 2024. Read more.
Food and Beverage M&A Industry Insights–Winter 2025
M&A Updates
Food and Beverage M&A Industry Insights–Winter 2025

Food and Beverage M&A Industry Insights–Winter 2025

The food and beverage industry experienced moderately strong and consistent deal flow in Q4 2024 that was likely supported by lower interest rates in Canada and the U.S. but limited by the uncertainty stemming from the U.S. election and global conflicts. Read more.
What Are the 10 Largest REIT IPOs?
Fairness and Solvency Opinions
What Are the 10 Largest REIT IPOs?

What Are the 10 Largest REIT IPOs?

Our globally ranked Opinions Practice rendered fairness opinions on six of the ten largest REIT IPOs. Learn more.
Canadian M&A Industry Insights–Winter 2025
M&A Updates
Canadian M&A Industry Insights–Winter 2025

Canadian M&A Industry Insights–Winter 2025

Canadian M&A activity declined in volume and disclosed value in 2024 when compared to 2023. Heightened buyer precautions, challenging credit conditions and general economic uncertainty have led to an overall decrease in Canadian deal flow. Learn more.
Politicians to Take Notice of Private Debt in 2025
Valuation Outlook
Politicians to Take Notice of Private Debt in 2025

Politicians to Take Notice of Private Debt in 2025

As the world awaits Donald Trump’s second term, private credit is set to become a major force in markets and that will attract the attention of politicians. Read more.
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Kroll's Business Services Investment Banking Practice Advised TrueBlue on Its Divestiture of PeopleReady Canada to Vertical Staffing Resources
Financial Advisor
Kroll's Business Services Investment Banking Practice Advised TrueBlue on Its Divestiture of PeopleReady Canada to Vertical Staffing Resources
March 4, 2024
Kroll’s Business Services M&A Advisory TeamAdvised Personify on Its Sale to WilsonHCG
Sell Side Advisor
Kroll’s Business Services M&A Advisory TeamAdvised Personify on Its Sale to WilsonHCG
February 1, 2023
Kroll’s Business Services Investment Banking Practice Advised Metro Systems on Its Sale to Tandym Group
Sell Side Advisor
Kroll’s Business Services Investment Banking Practice Advised Metro Systems on Its Sale to Tandym Group
August 19, 2022
Kroll's Business Services Investment Banking Practice Advised The Liberty Group on Its Sale to The Halifax Group
Sell Side Advisor
Kroll's Business Services Investment Banking Practice Advised The Liberty Group on Its Sale to The Halifax Group
June 30, 2022
Kroll Corporate Finance Advised Nitrosul Indústria e Comércio de Explosivos Ltda. on Its Sale to Austin Powder Company
Sell Side Advisor
Kroll Corporate Finance Advised Nitrosul Indústria e Comércio de Explosivos Ltda. on Its Sale to Austin Powder Company
January 31, 2022
Duff & Phelps, A Kroll Business, Advised ETAK Systems LLC on Its Sale to ADB Companies, LLC
Sell Side Advisor
Duff & Phelps, A Kroll Business, Advised ETAK Systems LLC on Its Sale to ADB Companies, LLC
March 15, 2021
The Business Services M&A Practice of Duff & Phelps, A Kroll Business, Advised Outside Integrated Media, LLC on Its Sale to Pocket Outdoor Media, Inc.
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The Business Services M&A Practice of Duff & Phelps, A Kroll Business, Advised Outside Integrated Media, LLC on Its Sale to Pocket Outdoor Media, Inc.
March 4, 2021
Duff & Phelps Business Services M&A Advisory Team Advised Centralized Showing Service, Inc. on Its Sale to ShowingTime.com, Inc.
Sell Side Advisor | Financial Advisor
Duff & Phelps Business Services M&A Advisory Team Advised Centralized Showing Service, Inc. on Its Sale to ShowingTime.com, Inc.
September 17, 2019
Duff & Phelps Advised TechLink on its Sale to The Execu|Search Group
Sell Side Advisor
Duff & Phelps Advised TechLink on its Sale to The Execu|Search Group
September 16, 2019
Duff & Phelps Advised The Rowland Group on its Sale to System One
Sell Side Advisor
Duff & Phelps Advised The Rowland Group on its Sale to System One
July 16, 2019

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