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04/2022

CITRIN COOPERMAN acquired by NEW MOUNTAIN CAPITAL

UNITED STATES Professional Services / Consulting & Audit / Accounting & Audit EV 500M - 1.5b USD

Context

New Mountain Capital acquired a majority stake in Citrin Cooperman, marking a historic shift for the firm from a traditional partnership to a PE-backed growth model. The strategic partnership was designed to provide the financial and technological resources needed to accelerate both organic growth and a massive consolidation program. In the first six months following the investment, the firm successfully closed five strategic acquisitions, expanding its geographic footprint and diversifying into specialized technology and advisory services. The deal served as a catalyst for Citrin Cooperman to evolve into a fully developed financial services platform.

CITRIN COOPERMAN, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a level the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).

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Target

Citrin Cooperman is one of the top 20 largest accounting and professional services firms in the US. It provides a comprehensive range of tax, accounting, and advisory services to middle-market businesses and high-net-worth individuals. The firm operates under an "alternative practice structure" to separate its non-attest services (advisory/tax) from its audit business to comply with regulatory independence requirements. With over 2,800 employees and 250+ partners, the firm has seen massive growth via an aggressive "buy-and-build" strategy, completing over 15 acquisitions between 2021 and 2024.

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Other operations with CITRIN COOPERMAN

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b USD

Revenue range: 250M - 500M USD

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M USD

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Target: citrin cooperman

Acquirer: new mountain capital