Private equity attracted to logistics

According to a new study undertaken by PricewaterhouseCoopers, private equity buyers are increasingly targeting investments in the transport distribution and logistics sectors.

The PwC survey found that, overall, the business services sector is bucking the current downward trend with M&A deal flow on the increase. Consolidation is ongoing within the sector, driven by customer demands for increasing choice and flexibility in terms of both national and international delivery solutions, and this could provide opportunities for private equity.

The report also highlighted the thin margins many companies are operating on in the sector due to rising fuel costs and lower demand, which could also prompt distressed sales in the future.

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