Ryan Acquires Qvalia's VAT Compliance and Recovery Business (Nordics)

Ryan Acquires Catax, UK R&D and Capital Allowances Tax Firm

March 8, 2022

Accounting & Tax

Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, has acquired Catax, a Manchester-based specialist in R&D tax credits and capital allowances with operations in the UK and Canada. The acquisition broadens Ryan's R&D and capital allowances capabilities and expands its SR&ED practice in Canada while adding more than 100 specialists and 7,000+ clients to Ryan's global tax services platform.

Ryan Acquires Property Tax Advisors LLC

September 10, 2024

Accounting & Tax

Ryan, a global tax services and software provider headquartered in Dallas, has acquired Property Tax Advisors LLC, a Virginia-based property tax consulting firm led by Michael Donohue. The acquisition expands Ryan's property tax expertise and brings the target's specialists into Ryan's broader tax and real estate advisory platform.

EQT Acquires Recover Nordic

December 10, 2019

Industrial Services

EQT (via its EQT VIII fund) has entered into an agreement to acquire Recover Nordic from funds advised by Agilitas Private Equity. Recover Nordic is a Nordic market leader in property remediation and environmental services, headquartered in Oslo with over 90 branches and more than 2,100 employees; EQT said it will support the company’s digitalization, professionalization and continued M&A-led growth.

Vista Equity Partners Acquires Avalara

October 19, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Vista Equity Partners completed a $93.50-per-share cash acquisition of Avalara, Inc., a cloud-based tax compliance software provider, in an all-cash buyout. The transaction takes Avalara private and will enable the company to accelerate product innovation and global expansion with Vista's software-focused operating expertise.

Rantalainen Group Acquires Norway-based Value Group

October 30, 2024

Accounting & Tax

Rantalainen Group (majority-owned by Norvestor) has agreed to acquire Value Group, a fast-growing Norwegian accounting, payroll and HR services provider that generates NOK 200 million in revenue and employs about 180 professionals. The add-on deal — expected to close in Q4 2024 — furthers Rantalainen's Nordic expansion and strengthens its capabilities for consolidation across the region.

Ryan Acquires Meritax Advisors

February 5, 2026

Accounting & Tax

Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, has acquired Meritax Advisors, a Texas-based commercial property tax consulting firm with offices in Frisco and Austin. The acquisition adds Meritax's property tax valuation, litigation management, and portfolio advisory capabilities to Ryan's Property Tax practice and brings Meritax partners and approximately 20 additional team members into Ryan's U.S. operations.