Ducker Research and Consulting Announces Merger with Carlisle & Company
Boathouse Capital is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Ducker Holdings, (“Ducker”) a global market research, consulting and M&A advisory firm has completed its merger with Carlisle & Company (“Carlisle”), a leading insights and strategy consulting firm with expertise in aftersales, supply chain, industry benchmarking and pricing solutions for motor vehicle and industrial markets.
The combined business provides an unrivalled continuum of services consisting of proprietary data, custom research, strategy and operational consulting, and M&A advisory to accelerate growth for multinational corporations, sector leading companies and private equity firms. With greater size, scale and specialization, the integrated business has the experience and capabilities to address its clients’ critical business opportunities and challenges involving markets, geographies, customers, channels, operations, pricing, and M&A.
Ducker clients will benefit from Carlisle’s proven strategy, consulting, and implementation services. Carlisle clients will benefit from Ducker’s global capabilities and expertise, custom research, and access to financial and M&A markets. With talented teams located in North America, UK, Western Europe, India, and China, the company will leverage unique global competencies and diverse perspectives to solve complex problems, drive growth, and maximize value for our clients and their shareholders.
“Carlisle’s proven solutions, impressive consulting track record, and strong client relationships are highly complementary and further accelerate Ducker’s growth trajectory. At the same time, Carlisle’s client-focused and collaborative organization is perfectly aligned with Ducker’s values and culture,” said Dino Mauricio, current CEO of Ducker Carlisle.
“The merger of Ducker and Carlisle provides all stakeholders significant additional value. For our customers, we now provide additional solutions supported by eight global offices. For our employees, we provide greater career opportunities in new industry verticals. And for our partners, we help accelerate growth,” said Paul Gurizzian, President of Ducker Carlisle.
“Combining the strength and scale of Ducker’s insights and advisory business with the proven benchmarking and strategy capabilities of Carlisle & Company creates a compelling platform for growth,” said Bill Dyer, Managing Partner of Boathouse Capital.