Circle City Reporting Expands with Smith Reporting Acquisition

Deal News | Jan 16, 2025 | EIN

Circle City Reporting Expands with Smith Reporting Acquisition

Circle City Reporting, a leading women-led court reporting firm in Indiana, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a strategic acquisition of Smith Reporting, LLC. This merger combines the expertise of both firms to significantly enhance their service reach across Indiana, providing comprehensive support to legal professionals with their combined 80 years of experience. The acquisition also brings state-of-the-art technology upgrades, including real-time transcription and advanced document management systems, which aim to enhance the efficiency of legal workflows. The newly expanded team and improved facilities offer promising innovation and service improvements for Indiana's legal firms. Rita Pratt, President of Circle City Reporting, and Mary Beth Schafer, owner of Smith Reporting, highlight the merger as a positive step towards achieving broader coverage, elevating technology use, and maintaining high standards of client satisfaction.

Sectors

  • Legal Services
  • Professional Services

Geography

  • United States – The article is focused on the legal market within the United States, specifically in Indiana.
  • Indiana – The acquisition and service expansion focus on legal professionals and court reporting services across Indiana.

Industry

  • Legal Services – The article concerns the merger between two court reporting firms providing services to legal professionals.
  • Professional Services – The acquisition highlights the upgrading of professional services through enhanced technology and expanded team capabilities.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Circle City ReportingAcquirerCompanyAn Indianapolis-based, women-led court reporting firm celebrating its 40th anniversary.
    Smith Reporting, LLCTarget CompanyCompanyA court reporting firm in Muncie known for exceptional service for over 40 years.
    Rita PrattPresident of Circle City ReportingPersonOversees Circle City Reporting during its expansion and acquisition activities.
    Mary Beth SchaferOwner of Smith Reporting, LLCPersonLed Smith Reporting, LLC before merging with Circle City Reporting.
    CoryWest Media LLCPR FirmCompanyPublic relations representative for Circle City Reporting regarding the acquisition.