PartnerRoundAtlas Logistics eyes a last-mile acquisition
A freight operator wants to buy its way into last-mile delivery. The multiple looks rich. Does the deal clear?
40 minutesInterviewer-ledTransport & Logistics
The prompt
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Our client, Atlas Logistics, is a regional freight and warehousing operator. They are considering acquiring Kestrel, a last-mile delivery company, for $340m. Their CFO thinks the price is high. Should they proceed?
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