Stambaugh Ness Advises CAS Architects on Acquisition by Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects

December 12, 2024

Merger & Acquisition Deal (M&A) Tombstone featuring "CAS Architects Acquired by Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects (FPBA)" "SN advised CAS Architects on all aspects of the transaction." Dated: "December 2024"SN’s M&A Expertise Delivers Success for FPBA and CAS Architects

Stambaugh Ness (SN), a premier Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms, is pleased to announce its role in facilitating the acquisition of CAS Architects by Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects. This strategic acquisition, effective December 1, 2024, strengthens FPBA’s presence in the Bay Area and creates a powerhouse for advanced technology and life science design.

The combination of FPBA, a leader in life sciences design, with CAS Architects, known for its expertise in advanced technology and life sciences, brings together decades of experience and a shared vision for delivering innovative solutions for highly technical spaces across California.

SN’s Expert M&A Guidance

SN’s Mergers & Acquisitions team, led by Jeff Adams, CPA, CM&AA, provided comprehensive advisory services to CAS Architects throughout all aspects of the transaction, including:

  • M&A Valuation
  • Deal Structuring & Negotiation
  • Due Diligence & Closing Support
  • Transaction Structuring
  • Tax Advisory

A Powerful Partnership

“We are thrilled to have advised CAS Architects on this exciting partnership,” stated Jeff Adams, CPA, CM&AA, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at Stambaugh Ness. “It’s a combination that enables both firms to leverage their respective strengths, expand their service offerings, and create new opportunities for their talented teams.”

This acquisition underscores the dynamic nature of the AEC industry and highlights the value of partnerships that drive innovation and growth. Stambaugh Ness is honored to have contributed its expertise to this successful transaction.

Key Quotes:

“FPBA is thrilled to expand our Bay Area presence by partnering with a firm that mirrors our core values.”  – Jeana Renger, Executive Vice President and Managing Principal of the San Francisco office at FPBA.

“We believe that this is clearly a sum-greater-than-its-parts scenario when you realize all of the ways in which we complement, expand, and reinforce our design expertise and services.” – José Cotto, President, CAS Architects.

About Stambaugh Ness

Stambaugh Ness is a multi-discipline, professional services firm serving clients nationally with a strategic focus on the architecture and engineering, professional services, construction, and real estate industries.  Through Stambaugh Ness, clients have access to a diverse menu of services, including compliance, government contract services, strategic tax solutions, technology and cyber risk advisory, data solutions, Microsoft solutions, Deltek ERP software, strategic growth advisory, workforce and talent solutions, outsourced accounting, ownership transition, and mergers and acquisitions.

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