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CBIZ

Independence, Ohiowww.cbiz.com1expert edge

Independence, Ohio-based accounting and consulting firm (8th-largest in US) being acquired by Grant Thornton in $5 billion all-cash transaction expected to close by end of 2026.

Why interesting to a deal team

CBIZ acquisition exemplifies Grant Thornton Advisors' aggressive consolidation strategy under CEO Jim Peko; largest accounting firm deal in 25+ years, creating 5th-largest firm and reshaping middle-market professional services.

Experts connected to this company

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Jim Peko

CEO, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC

Grant Thornton

FounderNew York

As CEO of Grant Thornton Advisors, Peko is executing the largest professional-services roll-up in 25+ years, directly relevant to any accounting/consulting consolidation thesis.

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