M&A Deal Summary

Gallagher Acquires Optimum Talent

On November 5, 2020, Gallagher acquired staffing company Optimum Talent

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Gallagher’s 5th transaction in the Staffing sector.
  • This is Gallagher’s 22nd transaction in Canada.
  • This is Gallagher’s 2nd transaction in Quebec.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-11-05
Target Optimum Talent
Sector Staffing
Buyer(s) Gallagher
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Optimum Talent

Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Optimum Talent, Inc. is a privately-owned integrated talent management firms and also provides human resource consulting services. Optimum Talent was founded in 1981 and is based in Quebec, Canada.

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Buyer

Gallagher

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 1927
Sector Insurance
Employees44,000
Revenue 10.1B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Gallagher's headquarters in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Gallagher's headquarters in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm. Gallagher has operations in 27 countries and offers its services in more than 140 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants. Gallagher was incorporated in 1927 and is based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 400 of 550
Sector (Staffing) 5 of 8
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 378 of 520
State (Quebec) 2 of 3
Country (Canada) 22 of 29
Year (2020) 17 of 25
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-11-04 Effectus Consulting Pty

Fortitude Valley, Australia

Effectus Consulting Pty Ltd. is a data-driven employee and leadership development firm offering HR and talent development strategies, talent diagnostics, culture and engagement surveys, mediation and performance management, and executive coaching services to clients throughout Australia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-11-11 Arrowhead Wholesale Insurance Services

San Diego, California, United States

Arrowhead Wholesale Insurance Services LLC is a wholesale insurance broker offering a broad range of commercial coverages as well as high-net-worth personal lines, primarily through California-based insurance agencies. Arrowhead Wholesale Insurance Services was founded in 2005 and is based in San Diego, California.

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