Abstract
Overview
Introduction
The likely economic slowdown in mature European markets and the US is expected
to weaken retailer valuations in these regions. Verdict Research' s monthly
Financial Deal Insights series provides a concise yet comprehensive overview
of M&A activity within Retail. It offers a unique insight into deal activity,
deal rationale and the market fundamentals driving the sector.
Scope
- Insight into recent M&A activity in the retail sector throughout the world.
- Detailed understanding of the factors driving both the sector as a whole
and individual deals.
- An overview of deal trends on a historical basis and the progress of
individual deals as they happen.
Report Highlights
Consolidation in European retail markets continued with companies focusing on
increasing scale and deriving cost synergies.
Affected by the global credit squeeze, the retail sector recorded M&A
transactions totaling US$1.9 billion in January 2008, compared with US$6.3
billion in December 2007.
Reasons to Purchase
- Track major deals among your competitors and plan your acquisition
strategy accordingly.
- Understand which retail markets have proven the most attractive to
investors, and identify the key deal makers.
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