Ryan signals its intent to broaden tax service offering with the acquisition of Transfer Pricing boutique, Altus International

Ryan has announced that it has acquired Altus International, a Netherlands-based consulting firm providing transfer pricing, business restructuring, and valuation expertise to multinational companies around the world.

The acquisition complements Ryan’s International Tax expertise with additional global transfer pricing and valuation services. It also adds an experienced team of professionals to support expansion across Europe. Altus International founders, Michel Sijmonsbergen (pictured) and Roderick Veldhuizen, join the Firm’s International Tax leadership team and will play a significant role in the continued growth of the practice.

“We are proud to add a firm with the industry reputation and expertise of Altus International,” said Todd E. Behrend, Ryan’s International Tax Practice Leader. “Recognized by International Tax Review as the 2013 Netherlands Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year, their support will help drive substantial added value for our multinational clients.”

“Ryan already provides tax services to many of the world’s leading global companies, and the acquisition of Altus International will deliver tremendous value through additional transfer pricing solutions,” said Brendan F. Moore, Ryan President of Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America Operations. “The trust that Ryan has earned by delivering superior results for these multinational clients drives our commitment to expand Ryan’s international tax services.”

“The acquisition of Altus International represents another key milestone in the successful execution of our global growth strategy,” said G. Brint Ryan, Chairman and CEO of Ryan. “This deal helps us deliver higher levels of value to our multinational clients, reinforce our international tax services, and continue our aggressive growth across Europe.”