Buy&Build strategies involve multiple acquisitions based on a strong cash flow stable platform, generally in one specific sector. It typically applies to fragmented industries in which significant sales and cost synergies can be exploited through sector consolidation and the acquisition of competitors.

There are financial sponsors which are specialised on this type of transaction. Financial structuring may become complex when a financial backing is envisaged but specific acquisitions are not yet negotiated. GlobalFinance is increasingly consulted in such situations