Business Services
Business services has become one of the most important sectors of the US economy. Fort Dearborn's Business Services team has completed numerous transactions for providers of business services and accordingly is well acquainted with the factors that investors and lenders find most attractive in this industry.
The main value drivers in companies that provide services frequently are soft assets such as intellectual capital, research, engineering, employees' knowledge, and brands. Likewise, only certain investors will commit significant equity to companies without traditional hard assets such as plants and equipment. Professionals in our Business Services practice have developed relationships with the lenders and investors that understand the dynamics of this industry and as a result, we frequently complete transactions in the business services area that exceed our clients' expectations.
"Business service companies are among the most highly sought investments. They frequently have recurring revenue streams, grow rapidly, generate high margins and require little capital investment. As a result of these dynamics, combined with our competitive transaction process, we have been able to achieve impressive valuations for our business services clients."
–Jeff Schneiders
Managing Director and Business Services Industry Group Leader