Programmatic M&A.

Systematic acquisition programme advisory for serial acquirers: building repeatable deal flow and integration capability following the system, methodology and playbooks designed by Digital Agency Business founder, Peter Lang.

Programmatic M&A is a disciplined, repeatable approach to acquisitions. Rather than pursuing one-off opportunistic deals, it involves building a systematic capability to identify, evaluate, acquire and integrate businesses at pace. It's the strategy behind many of the most successful acquirers in professional services.

The method is a five-step programme, undertaken by agency principals, with board-level guidance and advice by experts in agency M&A. Each adviser works with no more than two businesses at a time so the commitment to success is real and interests are aligned to outcome. It requires significant commitment from both sides, but it's a proven process for rapidly building shareholder value.

Programmatic M&A isn't just for PE-backed platforms and established groups. Ambitious independents are also now able to build scale through acquisition using exactly the same techniques. If you're small, start small - probably with an acquihire, but as you grow, so should the size of your targets.