MDC Partners has acquired a majority stake in Zyman Group, LLC. Zyman Group is a multinational marketing strategy consulting firm based in Atlanta, with additional offices in Chicago and Mexico City.
Zyman Group, which employs 129 people, generated revenues of approximately $65 million in 2004. As part of the transaction, MDC Partners will acquire 61.6% of Zyman Group for a combination of cash and
MDC Partners stock. Sergio Zyman will remain chairman and CEO, and the senior management team will continue to own the remaining 38.4% and participate as partners in the firm. --A.C.