Consumer

Consumer

Our seasoned professionals bring unmatched expertise across the consumer sector, having successfully navigated over $35+ billion in transactions.

Providing Unparalleled Solutions In The Consumer Sector

We remain at the forefront of evolving trends across the Consumer landscape, staying attuned to habits, preferences and market dynamics. This perspective, combined with our strong institutional funder, strategic company and private capital relationships, allows us to design and implement tailored financial and strategic solutions aligned with our clients' capital-raising and M&A goals. We are driven by the dynamic market forces that create new opportunities ranging from the growth of eCommerce, the increasing demand for “better-for-you” products and services, and the dynamically transforming consumer, retail and leisure landscape.

Mark Jones-Pritchard
Mark Jones-Pritchard
Managing Director
Robert Schmidt
Robert Schmidt
Managing Director

Selected Focus

  • Consumer Products & CPG
  • Branded Food & Beverage
  • Food & Beverage Manufacturing and Private Label
  • Pet Products & Services
  • Outdoor and Enthusiast
  • Direct-to-Consumer and Retail
  • Consumer Services
  • Retail & Restaurants
  • Travel & Leisure

Selected Recent Sector Transactions

Select Consumer Reports

11/06/2024
Consumer Industry & Market Update, Fourth Quarter 2024

Consumers are prioritizing overall wellness, focusing on fitness, nutrition, and mental health. Fitness centers across price ranges are flourishing with diverse services, while medi-spas and corporate wellness programs attract wider audiences. In food and beverage, health-driven choices like high-protein, low-sugar, plant-based, and gut-friendly options are gaining popularity. Learn more.
06/26/2024
Consumer Industry & Market Update, Second Quarter 2024

The food, beverage and pet sectors are showing a return towards more normalized activity thanks to private equity and strategic acquirers with record cash reserves looking for bolt-on and roll-up acquisitions. With interest rates holding steady and the possibility of a rate cut in late 2024, the stage is set for dynamic activity in the latter half of the year and into 2025. Learn more.
10/24/2023
Consumer Industry & Market Update, Third Quarter 2023

Despite macroeconomic uncertainty, sectors like Health & Wellness, Food & Beverage, and Pet are showing robust deal activity. Additionally, there is a noticeable uptick in credit market volume as companies seek to refinance their existing facilities or strengthen their balance sheets through recapitalization. Learn more.
06/09/2023
Consumer M&A Transaction Recap, May 2023 Year-To-Date

Discover the latest M&A transactions across the Consumer industry in the following verticals—Health and Wellness, Consumer Products, Food & Beverage and Outdoor Products. Learn more.