Buy and build explained: insight series
29 Jan 2025 • Corporate Finance • Insight • M&A Advisory • Transaction Services
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Our buy and build insight series is designed for those looking to acquire multiple businesses.
Each article breaks down key considerations and the industries in which this strategy is popular, to help you make informed decisions with confidence. Browse the series below and click through to read in full.
An introduction to “buy and build”
As part of their acquisition strategies, we see businesses, investors, and individuals looking to transact multiple times in the same (or similar) industry vertical – this is commonly referred to as a “buy and build” or corporate roll-up strategy.
Buy and build in professional services: IFAs, accountants and lawyers
Professional services firms have consistently attracted M&A activity, due to the fragmented nature of the industries. In our experience, there are some common themes driving these industry-specific acquisition strategies.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Technology: Consolidation trends and considerations
There have been consistently high levels of M&A activity across SaaS and technology-focused sectors. In this article, we explore the reasons why these businesses are targets for acquisition and consolidation, including some key risks we have come across.
Buy and build in the manufacturing and industrial sector
The UK industrial and manufacturing sector remains an active ground for buy and build strategies. In this article, we explore the different reasons driving this activity, the risks that could arise, and how to lessen the exposure to these risks.
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