In today’s competitive AEC marketplace, strategic acquisitions can catapult your firm’s growth—but one misstep can drain resources and destroy value for years. What are the “must-do” and “must avoid” elements of a successful acquisition of an architecture or engineering firm?
Join Mike Matthews, PSMJ Resources’ buy-side M&A expert and panel moderator at the upcoming AEC M&A Summit in Palm Beach, for this eye-opening 60-minute live online explainer that transforms the complex acquisition process into a clear, executable roadmap. Drawing on his deep experience advising principals and C-level executives on successful AEC transactions, Mike reveals the critical difference between deals that create lasting value and those that become cautionary tales.
You’ll discover how to:
- Evaluate targets beyond the financials
- Structure deals that protect both parties
- Navigate the cultural challenges unique to professional services firms
- Identify and avoid the pitfalls that have derailed countless deals
This isn’t theory—it’s battle-tested wisdom from the trenches of AEC M&A, delivered with the framework you need to confidently pursue your first acquisition or refine your growth strategy. You leave with a proven playbook for identifying, evaluating, and closing deals that accelerate your firm’s strategic goals, with deal structure options and negotiation strategies that protect your interests while ensuring seller buy-in, including earnouts, retention payments, and cultural alignment.
