Professional Services · Buy-side
Buy a recruitment / staffing firm in Canada.
Sell or acquire a recruitment or staffing firm in Canada.
SDE multiple range
2–3.5×
EBITDA multiple range
4.5–7.5×
Typical close timeline
6–10 months
What you're buying
What makes a recruitment / staffing firm valuable.
These are the value drivers SAZ verifies in diligence and protects through deal structure.
Repeat client base
Specialty vertical
Permanent vs temp mix
Recruiter retention
Due diligence focus
What to investigate carefully.
Specific to recruitment firms. SAZ runs full DD; these are the make-or-break areas.
Client concentration
Temp worker liabilities
Non-competes
Competition
Who else buys recruitment firms.
Understanding the buyer pool helps you price competitively and structure your offer.
Staffing holding companies
Sector-specific consolidators
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