Case study

Industry Due Diligence Related to the Acquisition of a US-Based Logistics Provider

US-based logistics provider

 

Business Situation

  • Our client won a mandate for industry due diligence from a top-10 global PE firm.
  • The PE firm was looking to acquire a US-based logistics provider.
  • Our focus was on understanding the ways in which advancements in technology would impact the target company’s business and providing an assessment of the overall attractiveness of the investment.

SGA Support

  • Thematic research on technology startups looking to “uberize” the traditional freight brokerage model.
  • Extensive review of the target from operational, financial, and market perspectives.
  • Sizing the addressable markets for the relevant supply chain activities (i.e., vendor consolidation, truck brokerage, and value-added warehousing).
  • Profiling key industry trends and drivers along with their implications on future growth.
  • Evaluating the strategic fit and the potential synergies generated through the combination.
  • Assessing barriers, risks, and potential issues related to opportunities on both standalone and integration bases.

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