Increasing scale and on-going consolidation in the food industry remain the key drivers for M&A activity in Consumer Markets in December 2007. Datamonitor's monthly Financial Deal Insights series provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of M&A activity within Consumer Markets. It offers a unique insight into both deal activity, deal rationale and the market fundamentals driving the sector.

Scope

Insight into recent M&A activity in the Consumer Markets sector throughout the world. Detailed understanding of the market context behind 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.

Highlights

Increasing scale and on-going consolidation in the food industry remained the key drivers for M&A activity in the Consumer Markets. Companies in the market focused on consolidating their positions by acquiring manufacturing facilities and complementary product portfolios. During the second half of 2007, 35% of all the financial deals were aimed at geographical expansion, while 34% of the deals were done for adding capabilities to the existing setup.

Reasons to Purchase

Insight into recent M&A activity in the Consumer Markets sector throughout the world. Detailed understanding of the market context behind 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.