Grant Thornton CBIZ deal valued at $5bn in all-cash takeover
Grant Thornton will acquire CBIZ in an all-cash deal valued at $5bn, offering $55 per share, a 54% premium. The transaction, expected to close in Q4 2026, will create a top 5 US professional services firm. CBIZ's share price had fallen 40% over the prior year. The deal includes a go-shop period and shareholder protections. CBIZ's insurance segment will be spun off into a standalone company.





