Consumer Businesses
Consolidation continues in most consumer business segments. Many factors indicate that this trend will continue into the foreseeable future:
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In addition to traditional growth strategies, consumer product manufacturers are using acquisitions to expand their product offerings and geographic reach.
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Low growth rates in major product categories are hampering top-line performance for manufacturers and retailers alike.
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Companies are trimming their portfolios to focus on high performing, profitable brands.
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Larger manufacturers are out competing smaller competitors by negotiating better pricing terms with mega-retailers. Opportunities for global economies of scale are available to companies that can extend their global reach.
We stress the underlying fundamentals of purchasing, marketing, pricing, distribution and customer service as well understanding the latest technology. In today’s modern marketplace, consumers continue to rapidly shift loyalties and allegiances between concepts. Our combined years of experience are brought to bear in the proper positioning of our clients needs. Be they cutting edge direct marketers, established hospitality or a fast growing new cuisine, we understand our client needs and bring optimum insight and execution to each individual transaction resulting in securing the growth capital required to graduate to the next-stage in a companies growth process.
The Consumer, Business Products and Services area includes companies that manufacture and sell products and/or provide services to individuals, businesses, and government bodies. Companies in this group are not developers of information or healthcare technologies but rather producers of products for the consumer markets which include security systems, cosmetics and personal care products, electronic games, transportation, education and training services. Sectors include:
- Hospitality
- Food and Beverage
- Sports and Leisure
- Direct Marketing
- Education and Training
- Household and Personal Products
- Professional and Consumer Services
- Electronic Commerce
We are a middle-market investment banking firm with the international reach, breadth of contacts, and industry experience that is essential in helping you drive your consumer business transaction value.