Gerry Williams, Partner at DLA Piper US LLP

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Private equity firms are established for the sole purpose of generating substantial financial returns for its investors. And one of the most effective ways of maximizing investment returns is the roll up strategy. This involves buying small-sized businesses in a highly fragmented industry and combining them into a larger platform. The goal is to improve efficiency and be sold later for a higher price.  

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In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, we will discuss roll up strategy in private equity with Gerry Williams, Partner at DLA Piper US LLP.

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Things you will learn this episode:

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• Industries susceptible to roll up strategy
• Challenges of executing roll up strategy
• Negotiating the LOI in roll up strategy
• Typical deal structure in roll up strategy
• Employing Earnouts in roll up strategy