News Archives from Chapman Associates®
Article: The impact of high fuel costs on merger & acquisitions in the trucking industry
Here is an article published by Chapman Associates regarding the impact that high fuel costs are having on mergers & acquisitions in the trucking industry. It describes 5 key events occurring simultaneously that will significantly affect the industry. Read the entire article (pdf)
Chapman Associates spoke on September 16, 2008 regarding the topic “The Current State of Trucking Mergers and Acquisitions” at “The Trucking Summit”, an invitation-only group comprising the very best executives within the trucking and transportation industry.
Chapman Associates was on the panel at the January 2008 Transportation Lawyers Association Regional Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Mergers and acquisitions "adding value to transactions" was the discussion. Chapman's services, some points about valuation and how transportation companies are valued were some of the topics.
Transport Topics, July 23, 2007
Chapman Associates was quoted in an article "Private Equity Reshapes Trucking As Investors Bolster Top Carriers".
To quote: "investors today are more discriminating about the companies they buy. We have gone through the conglomeration cycle and the hot industry cycle. We no longer have 'hot' industries. We have companies within all industries that are doing well."
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University of Georgia, April 23, 2007
Joe W. Denny, Chairman of Chapman Associates, was honored to be a speaker at the 22nd Annual Trucking Profitability Strategies Conference at the University of Georgia, Terry College of Business, in Athens, Georgia.
Mr. Denny presented on "Maximizing Your Trucking Company's Value" for buyers of transportation companies.
Over the years, Mr. Denny has presented at American Trucking Association conferences, the National Tank Truck Carrier Conference and the National Accounting Finance Council. Subjects presented included the valuation of motor carriers, as well as the acquisition and sales of transportation companies.
Transport Topics, July 19, 2004
Chapman Associates was quoted in an article regarding the wave of consolidation continuing through the Trucking Industry. Chapman's opinion was again sought because we are one of the most experienced transportation intermediary firms in the country. Over the last 25 years, we have arranged the successful sale of over 200 motor carriers.
Chicago Tribune, January 10, 2002
Chapman Associates was quoted in an article that reviewed the state of the market for privately held companies in light of the events of September 11th, the softening U.S. economy and world events.
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Business Week, June 18, 2001
Chapman Associates' research regarding the market for private companies was mentioned in a recent article entitled Buy Your Rivals - When Times Get Tough, Go Shopping that appeared in the June 18, 2001 issue of Business Week. Chapman's research indicates that nearly half of small and medium sized businesses are likely to change hands over the next 10 to 15 years.
The Counselor, June 2001
Highlights of Chapman Associates' 2001 Promotional Products Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Survey were again featured in The Counselor.
Promotional Products Business, June 2000
The results of Chapman Associates' 2000 Promotional Products Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Survey were highlighted in the Trends & News section of the June issue of Promotional Products Business.
The Counselor, June 2000
Highlights of Chapman Associates' 2000 Promotional Products Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Survey were featured in the June issue of The Counselor.
Promotional Products Business, May 1999
The results of Chapman Associates' 1999 Promotional Products Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Survey results were referenced in the May issue of The Counselor.
Transport Topics, September 1998
Chapman Associates was quoted in an article regarding the tremendous consolidation occurring in the Trucking Industry. Chapman's opinion was sought because we are one of the most experienced transportation intermediary firms in the country. Over the last 20 years, we have arranged the successful sale of over 200 motor carriers.
Milk & Liquid Food Transporter, November 1997
Chapman Associates authored an article for Milk & Liquid Food Transporter on how to value a trucking company.
Injection Molding Magazine, September 1997
Chapman's survey measuring expected M&A activity in the plastics industry was featured in the September issue of Injection Molding Magazine.
The Business Ledger, November 1997
The article "What's a Motor Carrier Worth?" appeared in the November issue of The Business Ledger. The Business Ledger's November issue focuses on transportation issues and areas of interest to business owners in the transportation industry.