The market for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has declined over the past year. Large national purchasers, such as Berkshire Hathaway, Peerage and Compass, have seen activity drop significantly. However, activity from privately held firms within the same market has not decreased as much.

Potential luxuries from these businesses include access to more capital, larger geographic reach and better technology. This can allow them to capture more markets, increase their capabilities and other opportunities. Companies who invest in M&A also stand to benefit from economies of scale, diversified assets and a competitive edge.

Key points:
• M&A activity seen a decline over the past year, largely from large national purchasers such as Berkshire Hathaway, Peerage and Compass
• Privately held firms in the same market have not decreased activity as much
• Benefits from these businesses include access to more capital, larger geographic reach and better technology, as well as economies of scale, diversified assets and a competitive edge

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