Mergers
We have a people-first approach to mergers
People are the heart and success of Salas O’Brien. This focus gives us an edge navigating a world that is rapidly changing.
We seek firms with aligned values that complement our organization where we are a stronger team together than apart
We care about the heart and soul you put into building your business, and want to know you as a leader. We value what you have built and want to accelerate your success, not burden you with bureaucracy.
Salas O’Brien connects most deeply with leaders who are not only excellent at what they do but are also invested in the future of their people. We are proactive in growing the value we provide to our clients, and the value we create for our employee-owners. We seek out industry-leading talent.
We’ve merged with over 40 partner firms in the past 10 years—from firms as small as 8 employees to teams of 300+. Each new team has sparked collaborations and created innovation for the organization. In turn, they’ve achieved the scale they need to fuel their own aspirations, providing unlimited opportunity for their team members and rising equity.
We are looking to partner with firms across North America and Europe with the following disciplines: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, building envelope, sustainability, acoustics, civil, and other specialty consulting.
Merger success rate
Salas O’Brien was recognized for excellence in acquisitive growth by Morrissey Goodale, receiving the 2023 Best Post-Transaction Performance Award ($10 million to $50 million category) for delivering meaningful positive business impacts in the areas of revenue, profit, backlog, and voluntary turnover.
Salas O’Brien Mergers & Acquisitions: A Perspective from John Murphy
Hear John Murphy, Managing Principal, share how merging with Salas O’Brien brought his team additional resources, new clients, and increased collaboration opportunities.
Salas O’Brien Mergers & Acquisitions: HCS Engineering
Hear firsthand from HCS founders, team members, and partners on how merging with Salas O’Brien unlocked exciting new opportunities for the Southern firm.
What is it like for leaders who merge?
Tim Burnham shares what it was like merging Varo
Varo was the first manufacturing firm to join the company. Tim Burnham shares his experience along with advice for merging leaders.
Craig Janssen shares what it was like merging Idibri
Idibri was the first technology and acoustics firm to join the company. Craig Janssen shares his experience along with advice for merging leaders.
Cyle Graber shares what it was like merging PCI
PCI had over 50 years serving their region. Cyle Graber shares his experience along with advice for merging leaders.
Want to learn more?
You can read about our previous mergers in our news section.
Think your team may be a fit for where Salas O’Brien is going? Reach out.