Heidrick & Struggles Soars 19.6% on Go-Private Deal Announcement

Key Takeaways Heidrick & Struggles surged 19.6% after announcing a $1.3B go-private acquisition deal.The $59-per-share all-cash offer marks a major milestone in HSII's transformation strategy.The buyout highlights continued private equity interest in human capital and consulting firms.Shares of Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSII) surged 19.6% on Oct. 6, after the global executive search and consulting firm announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by a private inve ...