ManpowerGroup has announced the sale of its Jefferson Wells US business to Sikich, a professional services firm specializing in consulting, technology, and compliance, for $100 million. Jefferson Wells delivers solutions in risk and compliance, finance and accounting, and tax across a diverse range of industries, including public and highly regulated companies, through project consulting, integrated resourcing, and executive search. In 2025, Jefferson Wells generated US revenues of $76 million. ManpowerGroup will receive net cash proceeds of approximately $88 million at closing, after working capital and other adjustments.
The transaction is part of ManpowerGroup’s broader strategy to refine its portfolio and prioritize investments in its core business — growing its Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions brands while focusing on its mission of connecting people to sustainable work and supporting clients in building skilled workforces. With Jefferson Wells US now operating under Sikich’s ownership, ManpowerGroup says it is energized to concentrate on its core brands and continue delivering value for clients and candidates across North America. ManpowerGroup was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 17th time in 2026.
Jefferson Wells was acquired by Sikich as a strategic complement to its existing capabilities, bringing deep expertise in risk and compliance, finance and accounting, and tax that Sikich says makes the business an ideal fit as it continues to scale. Jefferson Wells has more than 30 years of operating history in the United States, a well-established reputation across key sectors including financial services, technology, and energy, and more than 300 employees. The acquisition strengthens Sikich’s presence in healthcare, life sciences, and manufacturing and distribution, while adding new depth in financial services and technology verticals where Jefferson Wells has long-standing client relationships.
Sikich has approximately 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA, and APAC, offering the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance. The transaction closed on April 30, 2026. Both Sikich and ManpowerGroup emphasized the cultural alignment between the two organizations as a key factor in the deal, with both firms saying they share a conviction around a people-first culture and a belief that clients deserve practical, actionable solutions delivered at the highest level of quality.
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“This transaction is a great outcome for our clients and shareholders as we continue to refine the portfolio to prioritize investments as part of our ongoing transformation. As we move forward, we are focused on our core business — growing our Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions brands, while continuing to connect people to sustainable work and support clients in building the skilled workforces they need to succeed.”
Jonas Prising, Chair and CEO, ManpowerGroup
“This acquisition enhances existing capabilities across our business, including deep expertise in risk and compliance, finance and accounting, and tax, making Jefferson Wells an ideal fit as we continue to scale. Both teams share a conviction of a people first culture and the belief that clients deserve practical, actionable solutions delivered at the highest level of quality.”
Christopher Geier, Chairman and CEO, Sikich
