A hot acquisition market — Great Quarter, Guys

Who is buying whom — and for how much?

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On this episode of Great Quarter, Guys, Andrew Cox and Anthony Smith are talking all about the white-hot merger and acquisition space, specifically the news of Hub Group buying Choptank to enter the refrigerated over-the-road space. 

They look into what the $130 million cash deal means for the reefer space, including cross-selling opportunities after the sale. Cox and Smith also talk about the other news of the day and how other acquisitions have shaken out this fall. 

Donna Kintop, senior vice president of client experience for North America at DDC FPO, joins the show to offer her perspective on billing during the peak season and how companies can stay on top of their finances during busy times. 

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