Gambit Corporate Finance LLP is pleased to announce the publication of its latest Food & Beverage M&A market review for Q2 2014.
Highlights from this quarter's review:
Macro Outlook
In August the Bank of England upgraded its growth forecast for 2014 from 3.4% to 3.5% and for next year from 2.9% to 3.0%. The Bank expects the robust economic recovery……..
Public Comparables
Amongst the food and beverage companies monitored by Gambit, average EV/EBITDA valuation multiples have increased noticeably post-recession in all areas other than…….
M&A Market Review
Overall deal volumes fell by 15% in Q2 compared with the first quarter of 2014. However, there was a significant increase in average deal value in Q2 compared with……..
Commodity Prices
With the exception of a few commodities, most notably meat, agricultural prices continued to fall due to favourable supply prospects. There was a 10% decrease in…….
Feature Article: Like Eggs in a Vice
Ed Garner, Director at Kantar Worldpanel, addresses the issue of the mounting pressure on the mainstream grocery retailers……
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