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When an entire industry goes through consolidation, the big survivors usually come out stronger — but not every 'survivor' actually wins.
When an industry goes from 10 players to 3, the three survivors have much more pricing power over customers and suppliers — less competition means less pressure on margins, even without any change in demand itself.
A company acquiring a competitor can eliminate duplicate costs (headquarters, marketing, infrastructure) — real 'synergy,' done right, increases profitability without needing revenue growth.
Not every acquisition creates value — a company paying too high a premium for a competitor, or failing to integrate the acquisition successfully, can actually destroy value instead of creating it. 'Who acquired' doesn't always equal 'who benefited.'
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