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Serial Acquirers

Assa Abloy: How the World’s Largest Lock Company Built an Empire One Acquisition at a Time

Assa Abloy has completed over 300 acquisitions since 1994, transforming a fragmented lock industry into a global, technology-driven access solutions platform worth over USD 12 billion in annual revenue. This deep dive examines the Swedish giant’s deal-making methods, integration playbook, divestiture discipline, and the strategic challenges it faces as antitrust enforcement intensifies worldwide. Can dominant serial acquirers like Assa Abloy keep their acquisition engines running at full speed in an era of heightened regulatory scrutiny?

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April 7, 2026April 5, 2026

Serial Acquirers

Assa Abloy: How the World’s Largest Lock Company Built an Empire One Acquisition at a Time

April 7, 2026

Assa Abloy has completed over 300 acquisitions since 1994, transforming a fragmented lock industry into a global, technology-driven access solutions platform worth over USD 12 billion in annual revenue. This deep dive examines the Swedish giant’s deal-making methods, integration playbook, divestiture discipline, and the strategic challenges it faces as antitrust enforcement intensifies worldwide. Can dominant…
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Beyond the Handshake: 5 Advanced Modeling Techniques for Valuing Cross-Sell and Up-Sell Revenue Synergies in M&A

April 2, 2026

Most M&A revenue synergy models rely on a single attachment rate applied to the entire customer base—but seasoned acquirers know that approach leaves value and credibility on the table. This article breaks down five advanced modeling techniques for projecting cross-sell and up-sell synergies, from customer-cohort migration modeling to Monte Carlo simulation, with concrete inputs and…
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Value Series

Stress-Testing the Links: Why a Supply Chain Resiliency Test Belongs in Every M&A Due Diligence Playbook

March 31, 2026

A flawless income statement means little if the target’s supply chain depends on a single supplier in a geopolitically volatile region—and you discover that after closing. This article breaks down how a structured supply chain resiliency test during M&A due diligence reveals hidden valuation risk, unlocks post-close value creation, and sharpens negotiation leverage, with real-world…
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Insights

The Digital Heart Transplant: A Surgeon’s Guide to Post-Merger IT Consolidation Without Flatlining Operations

March 26, 2026

Post-merger IT consolidation is like a digital heart transplant; success hinges on more than just technology. We explore a three-part framework—strategic planning, disciplined execution, and people-centric change management—to ensure the new entity thrives without flatlining operations. What’s the biggest IT integration challenge you’ve ever faced?
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Daily Deal Spotlight: Peabody Energy’s $2.1 Billion Bet on Anglo American’s Coal Business

November 26, 2024

Peabody Energy is betting big with a $2.1 billion loan to acquire Anglo American’s steelmaking coal operations in Australia! This deal highlights private credit’s growing role in ESG-sensitive sectors. Will this move solidify Peabody’s position in metallurgical coal?
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Daily Deal Spotlight: Mubadala Capital Takes CI Financial Private in $3.4 Billion Deal

November 25, 2024

This bold move marks one of Abu Dhabi’s largest-ever privatizations in the financial sector. With CI’s C$518 billion in client assets and a C$12.1 billion enterprise value, this deal brings long-term capital and stability to the Canadian wealth manager. What does this mean for global finance and CI’s future?
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Daily Deal Spotlight: Honeywell Divests PPE Business for $1.33 Billion

November 22, 2024

Honeywell makes a bold move! The industrial giant is selling its PPE business to Protective Industrial Products for $1.33 billion in cash. This divestment positions Honeywell to focus on high-growth megatrends like automation and energy transition while Protective Industrial Products scales its global presence. What’s your take on this strategic deal?
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Daily Deal Spotlight: Mediaocean’s Strategic Acquisition of Innovid

November 21, 2024

Mediaocean acquires Innovid for $500M, merging it with Flashtalking to create a global ad tech powerhouse. This move positions Mediaocean to challenge Google’s dominance with innovative ad delivery and measurement solutions. What’s your take on this merger?
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