Audensiel Acquired Majority Stake in LCG
The French firm expanded its international presence by taking a majority interest in the Portugal-based company.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Business Strategy
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Audensiel has acquired a majority stake in LCG, a move that establishes Portugal as the seventh market for the French firm. The deal aims to leverage Audensiel's expertise in scaling high-performing businesses to support LCG's long-term growth.
Why it matters
The acquisition positions Audensiel to strengthen its international footprint while providing LCG with the resources and strategic alignment necessary to scale its operations.
LCG employs over 250 professionals and was founded in 2009. The transaction was facilitated by TH Global Capital, which has completed 27 consulting and 21 analytics and AI deals.
The players
Audensiel
This French company is an expert in scaling high-performing businesses and now operates across seven markets.
LCG
Based in Portugal and founded in 2009, this company employs more than 250 professionals.
TH Global Capital
This firm serves as an exclusive financial advisor and has completed dozens of transactions in the consulting and analytics sectors.
The details
TH Global Capital served as the exclusive financial advisor for the transaction, identifying a partner that aligned with the long-term vision of LCG's management. The deal was structured to address stakeholder priorities while ensuring the terms reflected the overall value of the firm.
Timeline
LCG was founded in 2009.
The acquisition was reported on September 25, 2026.
Audensiel revenue is projected to hit €350 million by the end of the 2026 financial year.
Market Landscape
The acquisition of LCG by Audensiel follows the established pattern of cross-border European market consolidation within professional services. This deal allows Audensiel to aggressively capture market share in the Iberian region by integrating an established local firm into its global infrastructure.
For clients of LCG, this acquisition may lead to access to a broader range of services and global expertise provided by the parent company. The integration is unlikely to cause immediate price changes for existing customers but may influence future service offerings as the firms align operations.
The takeaway
Strategic acquisitions often serve as the primary vehicle for mid-market firms to achieve rapid international expansion. Integrating local expertise with global resources is a common path to reaching specific annual revenue growth targets.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Consultancy.
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