Exhibit 99.1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | | Media: Amy McGahan, Director of Corporate & Strategic Communications amy.mcgahan@cbiz.com Investor Relations: Lori Novickis, Director, Corporate Relations lnovickis@cbiz.com CBIZ, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio (216) 447-9000 |
CBIZ COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF MARCUM
EXPECTED COMBINED ANNUALIZED REVENUE OF ~$2.8B
CLEVELAND (November 1, 2024) – CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) (the “Company”), a leading national professional services advisor, today announced it has completed the acquisition of the non-attest business of Marcum LLP (“Marcum”), with expected combined annualized revenue of approximately $2.8 billion. The transaction makes CBIZ the largest full-service professional services advisor of its kind in the U.S. providing accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology services, primarily to middle-market businesses.
Concurrent with the closing of this transaction, the attest business of Marcum was acquired by CBIZ CPAs, a national independent CPA firm with which CBIZ has had an Administrative Service Agreement for over 25 years.
“We are pleased to have successfully closed the acquisition of Marcum, which represents a major milestone and new chapter for CBIZ, our people and our shareholders,” said Jerry Grisko, President and Chief Executive Officer of CBIZ. “Now, with over 10,000 team members, we will offer our clients an enhanced breadth of services and depth of expertise unmatched in our industries all aimed at helping them grow their business. With even deeper subject matter expertise, industry resources, service lines and insights, we can provide actionable advice and new and innovative data-driven products and solutions. We are excited to welcome the Marcum team to CBIZ and look forward to a bright future together.”
The cash-and-stock transaction is valued at approximately $2.3 billion. More information about this transaction can be found at cbiz.com/stronger-together.
Transaction Benefits:
| • | | Market Position: Solidifies position as unmatched full-service professional services advisor to the growing middle market |
| • | | Growth Strategy: Scale accelerates growth and further positions CBIZ as an acquirer of choice |
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