Waypoint Acquired By Wipfli

Outcome

• Solganick & Co. conducted an efficient, focused, and highly competitive M&A marketing process targeting multiple strategic buyers around the globe.
• Several highly-qualified parties expressed interest and 14 of them submitted offers.
• After discussions and preliminary negotiations with numerous groups, Wipfli was the best overall strategic fit out of all of the buyers who ultimately put forth the most compelling offer.
• Through the transaction, Waypoint’s shareholders were able to merge their business with a larger strategic buyer and also maximize cash at close with a very attractive market-driven transaction multiple.
• The transaction was announced and closed in February 2022.

“The Solganick team ran an efficient M&A process that allowed our shareholders and management team to select the best fit for our needs. Aaron Solganick and his deal team know the data analytics and IT consulting sectors very well. Their expert advice and effective transaction process helped us make the best overall decision for our business,” said William Crowell, Managing Partner of Waypoint.

Wipfli, LLP is a top 20 accounting and consulting firm serving more than 100,000 clients across today’s most complex industries in business for more than 90 years. Over 3,100 associates help its clients with services that range from audit and accounting to digital transformation and managing disruption. Wipfli focuses on emerging and mid-market organizations with specialized knowledge in industries including financial institutions/services, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, construction, real estate, government, nonprofit, agriculture, auto dealerships, technology, tribal gaming, and government.