Stambaugh Ness Advises Delawie in Acquisition by Global Firm LEO A DALY
SN initiated and advised the San Diego studio’s acquisition by a Hennick & Company-backed global leader.
Stambaugh Ness (SN), a professional services firm with a singular focus on the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, is pleased to announce its role as the exclusive advisor to Delawie in its acquisition by LEO A DALY, a Hennick & Company-backed firm.
A Strategic Partnership for Design Excellence
Founded in 1961, Delawie has established a legacy of design excellence in Southern California, shaping the built environment through civic, corporate, and educational projects. This strategic move joins them with LEO A DALY, an international planning, architecture, engineering, and interior design firm. The transaction reflects a shared commitment to sustainable growth, exceptional client service, and cultural integrity.
SN’s Role in the Transaction
SN’s Mergers & Acquisitions team, led by Jeff Adams, CPA, CM&AA, initiated the transaction and advised Delawie throughout every stage of the deal. Leveraging deep industry insight and a multi-disciplinary approach, SN provided a comprehensive suite of services, including:
- M&A Valuation: Establishing a clear understanding of the firm’s strategic and financial value.
- Transaction Structuring: Optimizing the deal for tax and operational efficiency.
- Due Diligence & Closing Support: Ensuring a smooth and compliant transition.
“At SN, we believe the most successful transactions go beyond the financials – they are about aligning future visions. Delawie and LEO A DALY share a dedication to design excellence and a client-first culture that makes this union incredibly powerful. We were honored to initiate and guide this process, ensuring that Delawie’s leadership and legacy are positioned for sustained success in this next chapter.” – Jeff Adams, CPA, CM&AA, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at Stambaugh Ness.
About Delawie
Since 1961, Delawie has made a lasting impact on Southern California’s built environments with designs that complement skylines, activate learning environments, transform communities, create corporate identities, and advance the functionality of civic and government facilities.
About LEO A DALY
LEO A DALY, founded in Omaha in 1915 by Leo A. Daly Sr., is a leader in the design of the built environment, with ten studios around the world. The interdisciplinary architecture/engineering firm serves diverse markets, with a strong portfolio in healthcare, commercial, civic, and U.S. federal work.
About Stambaugh Ness
Stambaugh Ness is a multi-disciplinary, professional services firm serving clients nationally with a singular focus on the architecture, engineering, and construction 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.
The firm is an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA, a nationwide association of independently owned local and regional accounting, consulting, and service firms with similar client service goals.