Conf call redux: Turning Schenker into DSV
Managing expectations
Juxtaposition is the first natural step in any M&A search, followed by synergies led by geography and product musings and analysis, even more so nowadays as the asymmetry between demand and supply in deal-making is massive. Meanwhile the gap between bid and ask is widening thanks to the tech appeal, among other factors, that many (sellers) promote vigorously.
Having already discussed some possible combinations this month (here and here), let’s delve now into broader market appetite drawing from open conversations with ...
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