Deals by volume across sectors declined from 164 in July to 135 in August across segments. Caution and uncertainty continue to affect the major economies and depress consumer confidence levels, especially in the US and Europe, thereby affecting the CPG industry as a whole.
CPG deals experienced a decline of 18% by volume during the month of August. While the month over month decline was highest in Europe, reflecting weak consumer confidence, it was lowest in the Asia Pacific region suggesting slow recovery. By country, the US was the most active market, recording 39 CPG deals, followed by the UK and India, with 13 and 11 deals respectively.
August recorded strong PE/VC activity undertaken with an investment objective. The month recorded 19 PE/VC transactions as compared to 16 in July.
August recorded strong PE/VC activity undertaken with an investment objective. The month recorded 19 PE/VC transactions as compared to 16 in July.
August recorded strong PE/VC activity undertaken with an investment objective. The month recorded 19 PE/VC transactions as compared to 16 in July.
Report Scope
The report provides a review and understanding of mergers and acquisitions (MandAs), capital-raising, partnering deals and agreements entered into by CPG companies during August 2012.
Using this report, dealmakers will effectively gain an insight into deal activity throughout the month. Additionally, the report provides an overview of all the partnering, alliances and MandA deals announced worldwide.
The Monthly Report provides the reader with the top-line data necessary to quickly keep abreast of deal activity in the CPG market on a monthly basis.
Key Features and Benefits
- The report provides a detailed analysis of MandA activity in the CPG industry in August 2012 compared to July 2012, and the trailing twelve month average. This provides an insight into the inorganic growth strategies of companies in the industry and competitor tracking.
- The report provides a detailed analysis on the private equity and venture capital activity in the CPG industry in August 2012 compared to July 2012, and the trailing twelve month average. This provides an insight into the investment activity in the industry by financial investors.
- The report provides a detailed analysis on capital raising activity, including equity and debt offerings, in the CPG industry in August 2012 compared to July 2012, and the trailing twelve month average. This provides an insight into the capital raising activity of companies in the industry, including the fund raising trend from both equity and debt capital markets.
- The report provides detailed analysis on strategic partnerships in the CPG industry in August 2012 compared to July 2012, and the trailing twelve month average.
- The report provides detailed analysis on strategic partnerships in the CPG industry in August 2012 compared to July 2012, and the trailing twelve month average.
Click for Report details:August Monthly Deals Roundup - Consumer Packaged Goods
