FTI Consulting Is Said to Weigh Purchase of Delta Partners (1)

FTI Consulting Inc., the U.S.-based corporate advisory firm, is considering an acquisition of boutique consultancy Delta Partners to expand its offerings for telecommunications and technology clients, people with knowledge of the matter said.

FTI has been holding discussions about a combination with Delta since before the coronavirus pandemic roiled global markets, the people said. Dubai-based Delta would prefer a deal allowing its current management to retain control over strategic decisionmaking, one of the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.

Delta has been seeking a strategic partner to help expand its operations for several ...