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Specialty Distribution Markets: Mid-Year Update of M&A Activity and Valuations

August 3, 2022

How is the current M&A Activity impacting your organization?

George Bucur

Valuations for specialty firms have had a higher percentage increase over retail brokerages. Buyer interest is high for specialty firms which could have a significant impact on you and your firm. To learn more, watch and listen to George Bucur’s Mid-Year Update of M&A Activity and Valuations.

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