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RSM, the 6th largest global network of audit, accounting, and consulting firms, is expanding its presence in the West with the acquisition of Cifralex, which has offices in Laval, Le Mans, and Paris.
With the addition of Cifralex and its 4 partners and 30 employees, RSM strengthens its position as a major player in audit, accounting, and consulting in Laval.
Already present in Nantes, Laval, and Rennes, RSM continues to implement its strategy of establishing strong regional offices to support its clients in all areas of finance.
The merger with Cifralex enables RSM, both regionally and at the national and international levels, to enhance its teams and broaden its scope of services with new sector-specific expertise, particularly in the public sector (public companies: urban planning, real estate, energy) and the financial sector.
RSM in France, a member of the 6th largest global network of audit, accounting, and consulting firms, is further expanding its presence in the West with the acquisition of Cifralex, which operates in Laval, Le Mans, and Paris.
For over 30 years, Cifralex has supported businesses and their leaders in the region. The firm has continuously grown and is now a team of experts in consulting and audit, with 4 partners and 30 employees.
RSM: A Key Player in the West
RSM has been established in the West for over 50 years, with offices in Nantes, Laval, and Rennes. It now brings together a team of 11 partners and 150 employees. Béatrice Bastien, Antoine Butrot, Jean Rigon, and Laëtitia Sabine, Cifralex partners, will join the group of partners at RSM France.
With this acquisition, RSM further strengthens its position in the region. This development is in line with its strategy to offer a comprehensive national and international service with a strong local presence. The firm now provides comprehensive support to SME, mid-cap, and large company leaders in the following strategic areas: finance (process optimization, management systems, etc.), performance management (defining and implementing key indicators for efficient management), and human resources (tailored solutions for talent development, skill management, and improving team performance).
A range of expertise for businesses and their leaders
As a local player, Cifralex has developed sector-specific expertise, particularly in the public and financial sectors. Deeply embedded in the regional economic fabric, the firm works across various industries, including manufacturing, retail, construction & public works, healthcare, social services, agri-food, and real estate.
“Our decision to join RSM reflects our goal of providing our clients with a service offering that meets their needs and addresses new challenges: ESG, Data, AI, and continuing to grow our teams in an environment that resonates with us,” emphasizes Béatrice Bastien, president of Cifralex et new partner at RSM.
“Driven by a shared vision and common values, including proximity, kindness, and the quality of support, our two firms are joining forces in Mayenne and the broader West region to offer even richer expertise to our clients and exciting growth prospects for our teams,” adds Vincent Jeanneau, partner and president in RSM in the West Region.
