Mergers + Acquisitions

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Two businessmen shaking hands on a deal represents the acquisition of Azek by James Hardie.

James Hardie Acquires Azek

The deal, which is valued at $8.75 billion, will provide a comprehensive range of product offerings for home exteriors
March 25, 2025
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Two businessmen shaking hands represents business deal between Rocket Companies and Redfin
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To help ensure a smooth process and move the deal along as efficiently as possible, sellers should invest time and energy in the deal prep stage of the sales process so all of the diligence information is available and complete throughout the M&A process.
As a seller, you want to attract as many qualified bidders as possible. | Photo: Vlada Karpovich / Pexels
As a seller, you want to attract as many qualified bidders as possible. | Photo: Vlada Karpovich / Pexels
'I believe that the builders have given up too much control over their costs to the framers,' Margaret Whelan says. 'I think what Pulte is doing with their acquisition of ICG is to try to take that back.' | Photo: TimDavidCollection / stock.adobe.com
'i Believe That The Builders Have Given Up Too Much Control Over Their Costs To The Framers,' Margaret Whelan Says 'i Think What Pulte Is Doing With Their Acquisition Of Icg Is To Try To Take That Back ' | Photo: Tim David Collection / Stock adobe
“There’s often a lot of M&A activity when the [housing] market is peaking,” says Jody Kahn, SVP of research at John Burns Real Estate Consulting. (Illustration: Lisa Haney)
“There’s often a lot of M&A activity when the [housing] market is peaking,” says Jody Kahn, SVP of research at John Burns Real Estate Consulting. (Illustration: Lisa Haney)

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