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Roll-ups multiple the possibilities: energized owners of specialty firms enjoy the feeling of financial relief

Authors :
Korman, Richard
Kohn, David
Krizan, William G.
Source :
ENR. Feb 22, 1999, Vol. 242 Issue 8, p30, 4 p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Specialty contractors are reaping significant gains from the consolidation trend sweeping the industry. Selling has led to cash windfalls, opportunities to join new organizations, new challenges and work environments and reduced financial risks. The buyers of these firms are often national specialty contractors which have used earnings from initial public offerings or other stock sales to roll up regional and local firms.

Details

ISSN :
08919526
Volume :
242
Issue :
8
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
ENR
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.54158654