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In short
This is a strategy where an acquirer buys multiple smaller businesses in the same industry and consolidates them into a larger entity to gain market share and achieve economies of scale.
While SBA loans are primarily for single business acquisitions, you can potentially use them for "add-on" acquisitions if your existing business is already SBA-financed, or if you're building a new platform. This strategy requires careful planning and often involves complex affiliation rules and size standard considerations.
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