Industry Update: E-Commerce M&A Update – February, 2018
February, 2018 In 2017, strategic buyers accounted for 91% of the E-Commerce M&A transactions with financial buyers making up the difference; during 2016, strategic buyers accounted for approximately 93% of the transactions. Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions: – Albertsons Companies acquired Plated for approximately $300 million. – QVC Group (NasdaqGS:QVCA) acquired HSN, Inc. (NasdaqGS:HSNI) for approximately $1.83 billion. …
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Industry Update: Food and Beverage M&A Update – February, 2018
February, 2018 For 2017, total U.S. F&B announced transactions of 431 deals, exceeding 2016 levels of 380. Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions: – Keurig acquired Dr Pepper Snapple Group for approximately $18.7 billion. – Campbell’s acquired Snyder Lance for approximately $6.1 billion. – Peakstone advises Market Fresh Produce on sale of company to Marquette Capital Partners for an …
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Industry Update: Restaurant Industry Insight Spotlight on Fast Casual – February, 2018
February, 2018 For announced transactions, Restaurant multiples saw a modest increase from 9.6x EBITDA in 2016 to 10.8x EBITDA in 2017. Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions: – Apollo acquired Qdoba for approximately $305 million. – Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc. acquired Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. for approximately $2.9 billion. – NRD Capital Management, LLC acquired Ruby Tuesday, Inc. for …
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Industry Update: Automotive M&A Update – February, 2018
February, 2018 For 2017, strategic buyers accounted for 89% of the automotive M&A transactions with financial buyers making up the difference; during 2016, strategic buyers accounted for approximately 88% of the transactions. Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions: – American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AXL) acquired Metaldyne Performance Group Inc. for approximately $3.42 billion. – Winnebago Industries, Inc. …
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Industry Update: Pet M&A Update – February, 2018
February, 2018 In 2017, strategic buyers accounted for 93% of the Pet M&A transactions with financial buyers making up the difference; during 2016, strategic buyers accounted for approximately 79% of the transactions. Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions: – The Riverside Company acquired Petstages for an undisclosed amount. – The Riverside Company acquired Bionic for an undisclosed amount. – …
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Industry Update: Packaging M&A Update – February, 2018
February, 2018 For 2017, strategic buyers accounted for 83% of the Packaging M&A transactions with financial buyers making up the difference; during 2016, strategic buyers also accounted for approximately 89% of the transactions. Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions: – Graphic Packaging International, Inc. acquired North America Consumer Packaging Business of International Paper Company for approximately $1.8 billion. – …
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Industry Update: Consumer & Retail M&A Update – February, 2018
February, 2018 For 2017, strategic buyers accounted for 63% of Consumer and Retail M&A transactions. During 2016, strategic buyers accounted for 85% of the transactions. Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions: – Peakstone advises Erehwon Mountain Outfitter on sale of company to Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CWH) for an undisclosed amount. – Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc. acquired Buffalo Wild …
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Industry Update: Transportation & Logistics M&A Update – February, 2018
February, 2018 For 2017, strategic buyers accounted for 92% of the Transportation and Logistics M&A transactions with financial buyers making up the difference; during 2016, strategic buyers accounted for approximately 91% of the transactions. Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions: – Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG); MBK USA Commercial Vehicles Inc. acquired Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. for approximately …
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Industry Update: IT Services M&A Update – October, 2017
October, 2017 For the 2017 YTD period, strategic buyers accounted for 90% of the IT Services M&A transactions with financial buyers making up the difference; during 2016, strategic buyers accounted for approximately 95% of the transactions. Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions: – Perficient has acquired Clarity for approximately $1.6 billion – GTT Communications, Inc. has acquired Perseus for …
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Industry Update: Packaging M&A Update – October, 2017
October, 2017 For the 2017 YTD period, strategic buyers accounted for 84% of the Packaging M&A transactions with financial buyers making up the difference; during 2016, strategic buyers also accounted for approximately 89% of the transactions. Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions: – Graphic Packaging International, Inc. acquired North America Consumer Packaging Business of International Paper Company for approximately …
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