RSM carried out the financial due diligence for Efor Group during the acquisition of Project Delivery Partners

RSM, the 6th largest network of consulting and auditing firm, conducted the buy-side financial due diligence for Efor Group, a recognized player in specialized Life Sciences consulting, during its acquisition of Project Delivery Partners. This consulting firm is an expert in project management and execution, providing specialized services to the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Efor Group was supported by an RSM team under the supervision of Eric Fougedoire, RSM Partner, covering three continents (Asia, Europe, North America)..

Through this transaction, RSM strengthens its advisory role for regulatory consulting firms in the Life Sciences sector as they pursue strategic acquisitions. 

Official press release from Efor

Less than a month after announcing the acquisition of North American PharmEng Technology, Efor, the French leader in life sciences consulting, makes a bold move with the integration of Project Delivery Partners (PDP), a company founded in Singapore 10 years ago.

Recognized for its expertise in CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation), Project Management & Controls and Operational Readiness, Project Delivery Partners operates in South East Asia, Europe and North America. With 250 employees, PDP strengthens Efor's international presence, and consolidates the group’s historical anchoring.
 

Enhanced global ambitions and sustained growth prospects 

For release on February 5, 2025 The acquisition of Project Delivery Partners aligns perfectly with Efor’s ambition to become a global leader. This move reflects Efor’s commitment to sustained organic growth and strategic acquisitions, aimed at collaborating with leading players in key regions worldwide.

The integration of this new company enables the group to consolidate its position in prominent markets such as Singapore, the United States, Canada, Ireland, and Switzerland.

With over 3,000 employees and proforma revenue of €300 million in 2024, Efor is strongly positioned to achieve its ambitious goal of reaching €600 million in revenue by 2028.

By leveraging the strengths of its two consecutive acquisitions, Efor continues to drive its growth while reinforcing its vision of becoming a well-structured leader capable of meeting the demands of a globalized market.

“With Project Delivery Partners, we are taking a significant step forward in our international growth strategy. Their integration, in complete synergy with that of PharmEng Technology completed a few weeks ago, along with their shared geographical locations and complementary expertise, position our group as an even stronger partner capable of addressing the complex challenges of our clients on a global scale” said  Mathieu Roger, Président et Founder of Efor. « We want to demonstrate how we can build a global leader while staying true to our roots and our core values of excellence, commitment, and sharing. »

Synergies to Serve International Clients

The integration of PDP illustrates Efor’s attractiveness and its capability to bring newly acquired companies together under a shared ambitious vision: building a global leader equipped to meet the needs of the entire life sciences ecosystem.

Backed by a reinforced Technical Department consisting of over 250 experts, Efor positions itself as a market leader with a unique organization designed to deliver innovative, tailormade solutions that address the specific needs of its clients.
 

As a trusted strategic partner to the life sciences industries, Efor leverages its expanded team with deep knowledge of both local and global regulations. The Group positions itself as a key player in the development cycle of its clients’ products and processes.

« We are proud to join Efor and contribute to building a global reference player, », déclarent Lawrence Smiddy, Keith Doran et Peter Roche, fondateurs et présidents de PDP.  « This integration is a unique opportunity to combine our expertise and offer our clients and employees an unlimited range of possibilities. »

This union was also supported by the strong consortium backing the Efor Group, comprising the group's long-standing partner, Raise Invest along with its philanthropic fund "Investing for Childhood," as well as Andera Acto and Capza

The RSM team

The RSM team involved was composed of : 

•  Financial due diligence : Eric Fougedoire, Charles Tiran, Baptiste Petitgenet