Paris, 25 September 2024 - Talan, an international group specialising in consulting and technological expertise that accelerates its clients' transformation through technology, innovation and data, continues its international development with the acquisition of Nine Feet Tall (9FT) based in the United Kingdom.
Founded in 2004, 9FT is a consulting firm specialising in the implementation of complex changes combining human and technological expertise, particularly in the implementation of ERP and digital programmes. With 50 consultants based in London, Manchester and Bath, 9FT has built solid partnerships with major partners such as Microsoft, Salesforce, Oracle, and others. This merger will create a new entity of nearly 400 employees in the British market and will allow the Talan group to continue strengthening its customer proximity and intervention capacity.
Following the recent announcements of planned acquisitions of Micropole and Coexya in France, this operation in the United Kingdom marks a new stage in the Talan group's growth strategy, which aims to strengthen its international footprint. Talan aims to reach a workforce of over 7,000 employees and achieve a turnover of more than 850 million euros by the end of 2024.
"We are delighted to welcome the Nine Feet Tall team. After the acquisition of Gemserv in 2023, this new external growth operation allows us to become a key player in business transformation in the British market. It is also further proof of our determination to accelerate our international development. We are now present in 18 countries and aim to strengthen the Group's positions in the global market in the coming years." - Mehdi Houas, Chairman of the Talan Group
"I am thrilled that Nine Feet Tall is joining the Talan group. This is an important step in our history as it allows us to become a stronger organisation in delivering positive transformations for the benefit of our clients. Our two entities, perfectly aligned strategically and culturally, will bring real added value to our clients by combining our strengths. We know that any business transformation requires careful planning and effective change management to be fully adopted, and we are delighted to be able to strengthen this competence within Talan in the UK." - Esther McMorris, Managing Director of Nine Feet Tall
The transaction is subject to customary prior regulatory conditions and approvals. The completion of the transaction is expected in the last quarter of 2024.
About Talan
Talan is an international consulting and technological expertise group that accelerates its clients' transformation through technology, innovation and data. Talan advises and supports companies and public institutions in the implementation of their transformation and innovation projects in France and internationally.
Present in 18 countries, the Group, certified Great Place To Work, will have more than 7,000 employees and aims to achieve a turnover of 850 million euros in 2024 with the ambition of exceeding the 1 billion euros mark by 2026.
Equipped with a Research and Innovation Centre, Talan puts innovation at the heart of its development and operates in the fields of technological changes such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Intelligence, Blockchain, to serve the growth of large groups and SMEs in a committed and responsible approach.
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