Transportation M&A Gains Momentum in Late 2024
Activity Rises as Market Conditions Stabilize in Second Half
“Once we get past the tariff stuff, call it by Q2, I think there’s going to be a lot more pickup of M&A in general,” Stefanovich said. (Bim/Getty Images)
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The transportation sector saw merger and acquisition activity gain momentum as market conditions stabilized in the second half of 2024, according to experts.
“I would say it was a more muted M&A environment,” Jonathan Britva, managing director at Republic Partners, said. “Definitely one that was more muted than, I think, most of us hoped for. But at the same time, there were some signs that hopefully we’re moving past the challenges of the M&A market over the last couple of years.”
Britva noted that these challenges included higher interest rates, uncertainty and geopolitical concerns. He added that the situation has been especially challenging for more rate-sensitive carriers that are still underperforming.
“Conversations we…
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