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2008-09-12 20:17:02 - Financial Deals Industry Tracker - Retail July 2008 - a new market research report on www.companiesandmarkets.com

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Synopsis

Analysis and opinion on monthly deal activity, along with the trend for the last six months for merger and acquisition (M&A), private equity, private placement, IPO, secondary offering, and alliance/partnership deals

Introduction

This report contains extensive qualitative and quantitative analysis of monthly deal activity (including strategic alliances) in the retail industry across global markets, with a specific focus on key emerging markets.

 

 

It offers insights into deal activity, deal rationale, and valuation trends.

Scope

• Insights into deal activity across M&A, private equity, private placement, IPO, secondary offering, and strategic alliance deals
• Analysis on all key sectors in retail
• Geographical trends by primary regions and by key emerging markets
• Detailed analysis of the deal activity during the month, along with the trend for the last six months by deal volume and value

Highlights

• M&A activity in the retail sector was led by the consolidation in the supermarkets segment in Europe, driven by increasing competition and economic slowdown. The retail sector witnessed increased private equity interest, with a focus on loss-making retailers with revival potential.
• The retail sector recorded 47 M&A deals in July, a marginal increase of 2.9% compared to the six month average (Jan 2008–Jun 2008). BRIC countries recorded the highest increase in M&A activity in volume terms over the six month average. However, the M&A activity remained flat on a month-on-month basis.
• The month recorded four public offerings, an increase of 71.4% as compared with the last six month average. The month witnessed a decrease in private placement, recording just one deal.

Reason to Purchase

*Understand which sectors are experiencing the most activity, and which type of investor, and advisor are playing the significant roles
*Find out how key deals are changing the competitive landscape of your business
*Find out how companies in retail industry are raising funds through capital markets, private equity, and private placement deals


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