Industry Update: Automotive M&A – October, 2017

October, 2017 For the 2017 YTD period, 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. – …
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Industry Update: Restaurant Industry Insight Spotlight on Fast Casual- October, 2017

October, 2017 For announced transactions, Restaurant multiples saw a modest increase from 9.6x EBITDA in 2016 to 10.4x EBITDA in year-to-date 2017. Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions: – NRD Capital Management, LLC acquired Ruby Tuesday, Inc. for approximately $360 million. – L Catterton acquired Uncle Julio’s Corporation for an undisclosed sum. – FAT Brands Inc. acquired Homestyle Dining, …
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Industry Update: Food and Beverage Industry Update – September, 2017

September, 2017 For 2017 YTD, total U.S. F&B announced transactions of 273 deals are on track to exceed 2016 record levels of 380. Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions: – Peakstone advises Labriola on sale of company to J&J Snack Foods for an undisclosed amount. – Peakstone advises PepperJax Grill on sale of company to TA Associates for an …
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Industry Update: Restaurant M&A and Industry Update – September, 2017

September, 2017 For announced transactions, Restaurant multiples saw a modest increase from 9.6x EBITDA in 2016 to 10.4x EBITDA in year-to-date 2017. Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions: – J. Alexander’s LLC acquired Ninety Nine Restaurant, Inc. for approximately $200 million. – Kelly Companies of Southern California, LLC acquired Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc. for approximately $170 million. – Rye …
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Industry Update: Pet M&A Update – September, 2017

September, 2017 For the 2017 YTD period, 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 …
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Industry Update: IT Services M&A Update – September, 2017

September, 2017 For the 2017 YTD period, strategic buyers accounted for 95% of the IT Services M&A transactions with financial buyers making up the difference; during 2016, strategic buyers accounted for approximately 87% of the transactions. Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions: – Alipay (UK) Limited acquired MoneyGram International, Inc. (NasdaqGS:MGI) for approximately $2.15 billion. – GIC Special Investments …
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Industry Update: Packaging M&A Update – September, 2017

September, 2017 For the 2017 YTD period, strategic buyers accounted for 89% 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: – CVC Capital Partners Limited; BA Glass BV acquired Anchor Glass Container Corporation for approximately $1000 million. …
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Industry Update: Industrials & Manufacturing M&A Update – August, 2017

August, 2017 For the 2017 YTD period, strategic buyers accounted for 92% of the Industrials and Manufacturing 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: – Apollo Global Management, LLC (NYSE:APO) acquired West Corporation (NasdaqGS:WSTC) for approximately $5.12 billion. – Caisse …
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Industry Update: E-Commerce M&A Update – August, 2017

August, 2017 For the 2017 YTD period, strategic buyers accounted for 94% 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: – Bain Capital Private Equity, LP; Bow Street, LLC acquired Blue Nile, Inc. for approximately $500 million. – …
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Industry Update: Consumer & Retail M&A Update – August, 2017

August, 2017 For the 2017 YTD, strategic buyers accounted for 59% 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: – American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AXL) acquired Metaldyne Performance Group Inc. for approximately $3.42 billion. – BPS Direct, L.L.C. acquired Cabela’s Incorporated (NYSE:CAB) for …
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