Despite the recent slowdown in the housing market, M&A activity in the building products sector remained steady in Q1 2014 with 53 completed transactions involving target companies headquartered in the U.S. or Canada. Valuation multiples for the industry as a whole have trended upward over the last few years as housing starts, building permits, remodeling and repair activity, and other industry drivers have improved. For detail on market indices, public market performance and deal activity, read the report.



Corporate Finance and Restructuring

M&A advisory, restructuring and insolvency, debt advisory, strategic alternatives, transaction diligence and independent financial opinions.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory

Kroll’s investment banking practice has extensive experience in M&A deal strategy and structuring, capital raising, transaction advisory services and financial sponsor coverage.

Industrials Investment Banking

Industrials expertise for middle-market M&A transactions.


Financial Sponsors Group

Dedicated coverage and access to M&A deal-flow for financial sponsors.

Transaction Advisory Services

Kroll’s Transaction Advisory Services platform offers corporate and financial investors with deep accounting and technical expertise, commercial knowledge, industry insight and seamless analytical services throughout the deal continuum.