MarshBerry, a financial advisory and consulting firm, has acquired IMAS Corporate Finance LLP (IMAS), a M&A advisory firm in the United Kingdom (UK) insurance and wealth segments.
According to the announcement, this partnership expands MarshBerry’s global reach while continuing to offer unmatched local expertise in North America and Europe.
With this acquisition, MarshBerry now has regional offices across the United States, in the Netherlands, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.
IMAS was founded in 1992 and has been owned by its partner ever since. The partners at IMAS remain integral to MarshBerry post closing as leaders, advisors and stockholders, MarshBerry noted..
John Wepler, MarshBerry Chairman & CEO, commented: “This strategic move aligns seamlessly with our growth strategy of enhancing our portfolio of solutions to serve clients across the globe. By joining forces with IMAS, we are combining our strengths and expertise in data rich insights and market perspectives to create a powerhouse of M&A advisory services in the industry.
“Together, we will forge new paths, drive unparalleled value for our clients, and cement our position as a market leader in the UK and across Europe. This acquisition underscores our commitment to driving sustainable growth and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and stakeholders.”
Aligning IMAS under the MarshBerry brand empowers insurance distribution and wealth management brokers of all sizes in Western Europe to benefit from the breadth and depth of resources and talent that the firm offers.
“This partnership not only validates the effectiveness of our approach to working with clients and helping them to prepare, market and execute transactions, but it also is a powerful opportunity for our clients in terms of the value we could create for them,” stated Olly Laughton-Scott, IMAS Founding Partner.
He added: “MarshBerry recognizes the strength of our operations and the innovative approach that has defined our success thus far while adding unparalled access to US and EU based international investors, new resources and services and a strong market position all of which we can bring to our insurance and wealth management clients.
“We are confident that combining our proven processes and collective expertise will result in an even more robust and competitive entity, poised for remarkable growth and success.”
