Abstract
Overview
Introduction
Verdict Research' s monthly Financial Deal Insights series provides a concise
yet comprehensive overview of M&A activity within global 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
The retail sector recorded 21 M&A deals in February, a decrease of 56.2% as
compared with the six month (August 2007 - January 2008) average. However, in
value terms, retail sector recorded M&A transactions totaling US$4 billion in
February, an increase of 11.4% compared with the six month average.
Public offerings have been affected due to economic slowdown in the US and
Europe, combined with volatility in capital markets.
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.