M&A Deal Summary

Korn Ferry Acquires Lucas Group

On October 21, 2021, Korn Ferry acquired staffing company Lucas Group from Orchard Holdings Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Korn Ferry’s 1st transaction in the Staffing sector.
  • This is Korn Ferry’s 11th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Korn Ferry’s 1st transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-10-21
Target Lucas Group
Sector Staffing
Buyer(s) Korn Ferry
Sellers(s) Orchard Holdings Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Lucas Group

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Lucas Group, Inc. is an executive recruitment firm committed to hiring, training, and molding the very best executive recruiters in the industry. Lucas Group surrounds our clients, candidates, and associates with meaningful communication and knowledgeable, consultative service. Lucas Group was founded in 1970 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Korn Ferry

Los Angeles, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1969
Sector Staffing
Employees10,779
Revenue 2.6B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION
Korn/Ferry's corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, California.
Korn/Ferry's corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, California.

Korn Ferry is a global provider of talent management solutions. The Company's primary business focuses on recruiting board-level, chief executive and other senior executive positions for clients predominantly in the consumer, financial services, industrial, life sciences/healthcare provider, technology and educational industries. Korn Ferry was established in 1969 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 16
Sector (Staffing) 1 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 13
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 11 of 14
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-09-30 AchieveForum

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

AchieveForum, Inc. combines depth of knowledge and experience with project management excellence to successfully implement leadership development solutions. AchieveForum was formed in 1971 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-01 Patina

Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States

Patina offers the largest network of executives and managers delivering growth, performance, and innovation that leaders can count on to achieve their goals. Patina was founded in 2008 and is based in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Orchard Holdings Group

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Orchard Holdings Group is a private investment firm focused on investing in well-established, profitable companies with revenues of $20 to $300 million and EBITDA of $5 to $30 million. Transaction types of interest include buyouts, recapitalizations, consolidations, growth capital financings, and special situations. The Firm does not have any stated sector preferences, but prefers businesses with proven business models, established infrastructure, and ability to grow via acquisition or organically. Orchard Holdings Group was formed in 2005 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Staffing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (Georgia) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-02 Tosca

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Tosca is a provider of reusable packaging and supply chain solutions across a diverse range of markets including eggs, poultry, produce, case-ready meat, and cheese. It collaborates with growers, suppliers, and retailers to deliver the best flow of perishables through the supply chain, eliminating waste at every turn. Tosca was formed in 1959 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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