A stark difference in M&A trends emerged for specialty firms in 2024, with the total volume of transactions decreasing significantly. This was not a result of buyers losing interest in the space, in fact, buyer demand for specialty firms remains very robust. However, we did see this demand significantly outpace seller supply last year, helping drive valuations to new all-time highs.
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2024 M&A Marketplace Update: Specialty Distribution Firms
March 26, 2025
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