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CSA Research: Key Insights on M&A Trends

 

The following trends reflect a data-based approach based on a sample of 265 LSPs at the end of October 2024.

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Acquisition Trends and Market Insights for 2025

Navigating Seller Sentiment, Investor Enthusiasm, and the Impact of AI on Valuations

Acquisition Trends

A 4% dip in GCSPs and LSPs interested in acquisitions, but a 12% boost among interpreting-centric providers. Technology-equipped companies maintain a strategic edge.

 

Seller Sentiment

Fewer LSPs are looking to sell, possibly waiting for better economic conditions and valuations.

 

Investor Enthusiasm

An 8% decline in smaller LSPs seeking external investors, however, consolidation is expected to continue in 2025.

 

Valuation Gaps

The gap between seller expectations and buyer offers remains. Smaller LSPs are gaining strength with specialized services, enhancing their market position.

 

AI’s Impact

Buyers undervalue LSPs lagging in AI adoption, causing mismatches that delay deals. Sellers need clear AI strategies to justify prices.

What We Do

An M&A practice grounded in thorough market analysis to identify and secure the best potential fits, combined with a rigorous vetting process to filter out parties seeking only evaluations. Buyers are also asked to provide an offer range early, helping to identify valuation gaps early in the process.

  • A Unique, in-depth, and efficient vetting process 
    for both sellers and buyers.
  • Pre-vetted opportunities 
    of opportunities.
  • Focused search processes 
    that narrow the field to the top candidates.
  • M&A evaluations, 
    including vision, strategy, differentiation, technology, and culture.
  • Alignment of Expectations
    of buyers' and sellers' expectations.
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For Buyers: An Acquisition Where 1 + 1 > 2

CSA Research's M&A advisors provide critical expertise, resources, and guidance, enabling buyers to make informed, strategic decisions, mitigate risks, and maximize value in every transaction. With CSA Research, buyers can navigate the complexities of the acquisition process with greater confidence and increase their chances of achieving investment goals.

A Database of Pre-Vetted Opportunities

To secure favorable terms and outcomes, we connect buyers who align with the seller’s goals, enabling a faster and more competitive sale process.

To help buyers avoid costly missteps, identify the best targets, and establish a well-defined vision for the acquisition’s value.

A thorough understanding of the competitive landscape and our extensive network of vetted sellers.

Extensive experience in advising on transformative deals, helping buyers assess fair market value by analyzing the target's assets, market position, growth potential, and liabilities.

Provides buyers with insights to make competitive yet fair offers and secure favorable terms, including price, payment structure, warranties, and indemnities.

With both strategic and financial buyers who align with the seller's goals, enabling a faster and more competitive sale process.

For Sellers: Maximizing Value and Securing Results

CSA Research is highly trusted for its integrity, confidentiality, independence, and industry expertise. We safeguard the seller's confidentiality to prevent disruptions, while our M&A advisors provide a comprehensive toolkit that includes valuation expertise, negotiation skills, market insights, and deal execution know-how—each working together to maximize value and streamline the process.

Confidentiality and Discretion

M&A deals are highly sensitive, and sellers require assurance that the transaction remains confidential to prevent market disruptions or leaks.

As a trusted M&A partner, CSA Research helps sellers achieve the highest possible valuation by positioning them attractively to potential buyers.

This network and understanding of the landscape helps us identify and attract top buyers to create competitive bids.

Our analysts prepare sellers for due diligence by addressing potential issues early to prevent deal delays.

Sellers' personal objectives, such as legacy preservation and cultural priorities, are incorporated into the deal structure.

Tahar Bouhafs
Chief Executive Officer
Tahar Bouhafs

Tahar Bouhafs

Chief Executive Officer

Specializes in market research, global business strategy, and international expansion.

With over 30 years of experience, he has led global growth initiatives, developed strategic alliances, and helped organizations scale their market research capabilities.

As CEO of CSA Research, he draws from leadership roles at Forrester Research, MVI Worldwide, and exëvo, where he played a key role in global expansion and business model transformation.

Get to know Tahar and explore his research and expertise.

Is Selling or Buying Part of your Exit Strategy?

Looking to decide whether to buy or sell, or determine the right timing and price? Need guidance on preparing for a future sale or assessing the benefits of mergers in the post-localization era?

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