Mergers and Aquisitions

 
The trend for consolidation in the UK agriculture sector will increase in coming years as the globalisation of markets continues.  In some cases, consolidation can lead to growth and success; in others it may be a case of “merge or die”. Standing still is not an option for any farmer controlled business.

Merger, acquisition, joint venture or strategic alliance are routes which can potentially reduce costs and improve efficiency, market share and competitive position.  However, any major structural upheaval is also fraught with pitfalls - consolidation activity often delivers fewer benefits and incurs much higher costs than anticipated.

This project aims to equip farmer controlled businesses with an up-to-date, practical and relevant guide to successful consolidation in all its forms.

Case studies and a Handbook can be downloaded as pdfs by clicking on the buttons to the left. 

The Mergers & Acquisitions project has been funded by Defra’s Agricultural Development Scheme, with support from Tring Townsend and HSBC.

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