M&A Zing (S2EP3) - Public vs Private Serial Acquirers: Strategies for Success
Season 2, Episode 3, Jul 23, 01:10 PM
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Gareth Hawkins hosts Amit Rai (Astra Holdings), Michele Corradi, and Andrea Allegrini (Lindbergh S.p.a.) to explore differences between public and private serial acquirers and strategies for executing rapid, successful acquisitions
In this insightful episode, Gareth Hawkins speaks with Amit Rai, CEO and co-founder of Astra Holdings, alongside Michele Corradi (CEO) and Andrea Allegrini (Business Development Director) of Lindbergh S.p.a., a public company listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. They discuss the critical differences in growth strategies between public and private serial acquirers, revealing how Lindbergh successfully executed 11 acquisitions in just 18 months, and how Astra Holdings has rapidly scaled through a decentralised, Nordic-inspired approach.
The guests share valuable insights into structuring acquisition deals, including seller incentives, financing strategies, and effective post-deal integration. or intentional non-integration, to accelerate growth. The panel also covers essential topics such as ESG considerations in acquisitions, how to cultivate internal talent for future leadership roles, and the importance of clear investor communication for both private and publicly traded entities. A must-listen for entrepreneurs and investors interested in mastering SMB M&A growth.
Timestamps
[00:00] Introduction: Meet Amit, Michele, and Andrea
[01:05] Overview: Astra Holdings’ decentralised growth model
[01:55] Lindbergh's rapid acquisition strategy and public listing
[03:18] Secrets behind executing multiple acquisitions quickly
[05:11] Advantages of direct seller relationships over brokers
[06:03] Building an efficient, repeatable acquisition process
[07:58] Integration vs decentralisation in acquired companies
[13:20] Deal structures: earnouts, deferred consideration, incentives
[17:36] Raising capital: public listing vs private investment
[22:48] Pros and cons of listing publicly as a serial acquirer
[24:10] Managing ESG obligations as a public and private acquirer
[27:44] Essential investor relations insights and communication tips
[30:57] Audience Q&A: Leveraging Nordic acquisition strategies
[36:06] Attracting and retaining top talent post-acquisition
[39:12] Avoiding value destruction through careful integration strategies
Join the conversation on serial acquisitions! Share your thoughts on this episode, and let us know your experience and challenges with SMB acquisitions. Don’t forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it helps us reach more acquisition entrepreneurs!
Connect with Amit Rai on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitrai/
Connect with Michele Corradi on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-corradi-b03172a4/
Connect with Andrea Allegrini on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaallegrini/
#SearchFunds #ETA #SMB #MergersAndAcquisitions #SerialAcquirers #BizCrunchPodcast #Entrepreneurship #AcquisitionStrategy
The guests share valuable insights into structuring acquisition deals, including seller incentives, financing strategies, and effective post-deal integration. or intentional non-integration, to accelerate growth. The panel also covers essential topics such as ESG considerations in acquisitions, how to cultivate internal talent for future leadership roles, and the importance of clear investor communication for both private and publicly traded entities. A must-listen for entrepreneurs and investors interested in mastering SMB M&A growth.
Timestamps
[00:00] Introduction: Meet Amit, Michele, and Andrea
[01:05] Overview: Astra Holdings’ decentralised growth model
[01:55] Lindbergh's rapid acquisition strategy and public listing
[03:18] Secrets behind executing multiple acquisitions quickly
[05:11] Advantages of direct seller relationships over brokers
[06:03] Building an efficient, repeatable acquisition process
[07:58] Integration vs decentralisation in acquired companies
[13:20] Deal structures: earnouts, deferred consideration, incentives
[17:36] Raising capital: public listing vs private investment
[22:48] Pros and cons of listing publicly as a serial acquirer
[24:10] Managing ESG obligations as a public and private acquirer
[27:44] Essential investor relations insights and communication tips
[30:57] Audience Q&A: Leveraging Nordic acquisition strategies
[36:06] Attracting and retaining top talent post-acquisition
[39:12] Avoiding value destruction through careful integration strategies
Join the conversation on serial acquisitions! Share your thoughts on this episode, and let us know your experience and challenges with SMB acquisitions. Don’t forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it helps us reach more acquisition entrepreneurs!
Connect with Amit Rai on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitrai/
Connect with Michele Corradi on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-corradi-b03172a4/
Connect with Andrea Allegrini on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaallegrini/
#SearchFunds #ETA #SMB #MergersAndAcquisitions #SerialAcquirers #BizCrunchPodcast #Entrepreneurship #AcquisitionStrategy