Distribution Mergers and Acquisitions Lessons Learned

Mike Buzzard highlights the unique dynamics of family-owned businesses in the automotive aftermarket, drawing from his personal experience, offering clients insights into what buyers seek and what constitutes a successful sale,  

The Current Landscape of Mergers & Acquisitions

Curtis Draper discusses the current state and future outlook of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the aftermarket and manufacturing sectors. Draper confirms that M&A activity is vibrant among manufacturers, driven by the pursuit of synergies, innovation and cost savings.

Factors Affecting M&A Activity in Today’s Aftermarket

Merger and acquisition activity in the automotive aftermarket changes over time. Sometimes, there’s high activity on the manufacturing level. Other times, like now, retail consolidation is seeing major activity. But why? What factors affect the pace and type of M&A activity in the automotive aftermarket? And what does that mean for your business?