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Mergers & Acquisitions

Analysis of mergers and acquisitions in distribution channels or affecting distribution channels.

The Challenges of Cultural Integration in M&A

October 1, 2008

New survey says that cultural integration issues can have direct financial implications on deal value.

Drago: Decision to Sell Family Business 'Didn't Come Easy'

Lindsay Young September 29, 2008

Drago Supply Company EVP Sam Drago recently answered some of MDM's questions on the transaction that puts the Texas-based industrial distributor under the umbrella of Motion Industries, a Genuine Parts Company subsidiary.

Wolseley on Potential Stock Sale: 'Riding Out the Storm Not an Option'

MDM Staff September 24, 2008

The fate of Stock Building Supply is up in the air. MDM looks at potential buyers for the U.S. building materials business.

Current Financial Market Turmoil: The Potential Impact on Deals & Lending

Lindsay Young September 16, 2008

Credit markets are growing tighter, and businesses should expect lending standards will remain stringent in the near-term. The week's historic events on Wall Street will likely fuel the crunch.

Ryerson's Journey with Platinum Equity

August 27, 2008

Company has decentralized its operations.

Impact of Consolidation on Smaller Customers

Lindsay Young August 20, 2008

Increasingly consolidated magazine industry may be cutting out smaller newsstands and focusing instead on larger customers, such as chain retailers.

Passing On the Business, If They're Interested

Lindsay Young August 5, 2008

Recent college grads need to take their time deciding whether to join the family business; also in this blog, some thoughts on saving energy.

Canada M&A Trends Focused on Oil & Gas Sector

June 17, 2008

Trends in distribution mergers and acquisitions in Canada are generally focused on companies that serve the oil and gas industries, according to panelists in our recent Webcast, Distribution M&A 2008 Update: Value Redefined in a Tough Market.

Home Depot Plows HD Supply Proceeds Back Into Business

Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier June 11, 2008

CEO Frank Blake recently spoke with the Wall Street Journal about big decisions he's made despite the residential downturn.

Why Some Companies Draw Smaller Premiums in the M&A Market

Lindsay Young June 6, 2008

The quality of a distributor's assets is key, according to a recent MDM Webcast.

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