Korn Ferry to Buy AMS in $1.1 Billion Mixed Deal
The acquisition aims to create a global leader in talent and organizational consulting by combining complementary geographic and industry footprints.
Korn Ferry (KFY) agreed to acquire AMS in a mixed-structure transaction valued at approximately £850 million, or roughly $1.1 billion.
The companies expect the deal to close by Korn Ferry’s second fiscal quarter of FY’27.
Korn Ferry said the combination will create a global leader in talent and organizational consulting by uniting two complementary organizations across various industries and geographies with a shared commitment to business performance.
“By bringing AMS into the Korn Ferry family, we are expanding our ability to help clients solve their most critical organizational challenges,” said Gary D. Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry.
The move reflects a broader trend of consolidation among professional services and talent firms seeking to scale their global reach and service offerings. Similar strategic combinations have occurred in the marketing and consulting sectors, such as Omnicom's (OMC) stock-for-stock acquisition of Interpublic Group to expand its capacity for full-funnel solutions.
The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions.