One of Bravida's financial targets is to grow profitably by more than 5 percent per year through acquisitions and organic growth. In locations where we want to grow, acquisitions are often the quickest way to become the strongest local provider, increase sales and expand the customer offering. This may, for instance, bring in new technology or new competence, or lead to the acquisition of a service business.
Bravida's acquisition strategy is long-term. That's why we integrate acquired companies and make them a part of Bravida, which is fundamental to our business model. The aim is for acquired companies to be fully integrated within 3–12 months, depending on the size of the acquired company.
Bravida's acquisition process
Bravida's acquisition team continuously works to identify, contact and assess potential acquisition candidates. If mutual interest arises, the acquisition is realised. The companies integrate Bravida's business and purchasing systems and work in accordance with our Bravida Way management system. The companies also change their name to Bravida. The acquisition team supports the work on the basis of a well-developed and structured model.
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1. Identification
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2. Implementation
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3. Integration
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- The acquisitions team looks for potential
acquisition candidates
- Bravida's local businesses
make suggestions
- Initial contact
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- Due diligence
- Contract negotiation
- Integration plan
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- Integration into Bravida's organisation,
systems and brand
- Local implementation
- Support from acquisition group
- Follow-up after 4-10 months
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