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Serial Acquirers - 2026

Updated Deep-dive into 7 Acquisitive Industrial Companies

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Ole
Apr 04, 2026
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A year and a half after our first deep-dive into serial acquirers, we return with an updated look at seven elite capital allocators. If you’re new to the topic, we recommend starting with the original piece from 2024 — it lays the groundwork for what we cover here, particularly around return on capital and reinvestment rate.

Serial Acquirers - 2024

Serial Acquirers - 2024

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September 3, 2024
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This years’ writeup is available to everyone via the PDF below. If you’re on your phone, download it and open it from there.

Serial Acquirers 2026 Free Writeup
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