Programmatic M&A

An acquisition strategy organized as a repeatable process of sourcing, evaluating, completing and integrating deals over time. Deal sizes, targets and integration choices can vary.

Programmatic M&A in practice

Hypothetical: an acquirer plans two or three acquisitions a year and develops repeatable diligence and integration routines. It still evaluates each target’s fit, price and risks; that cadence is an illustration, not a universal optimum.

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