Korn Ferry has completed its previously announced acquisition of Auxey Holdco Limited (AMS), a UK-headquartered talent solutions firm. The transaction closed on September 1, 2026, making AMS an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary and expanding Korn Ferry's global consulting offerings.

Key Details

  • Closing Date: The acquisition was finalized on September 1, 2026.
  • Transaction Terms: Consideration paid to the sellers included a combination of approximately £473 million and $326 million in cash, and the issuance of 3,118,628 shares of Korn Ferry common stock.
  • Use of Funds: The cash portion was used for seller consideration, repayment of AMS's indebtedness, and other transaction-related obligations.