PE firms targeting HVAC, roofing, vet practices, hospitals

A comment with industry experience notes that HVAC, roofing, and veterinarian practices are prime targets for private equity, and that hospitals are an even scarier target. The trend is driven by aging owners seeking exits.

“HVAC companies, roofing companies, and veterinarian practices are prime targets of Private Equity firms. (Source: industry experience) More “small”/family founded businesses will continue to be acquired by PE firms, it’s more often than not the easiest way for the older generation to be done with everything, with a quick & sizable payout. The scariest target of these firms are Hospitals.”

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