Founders has advised several consumer-focused companies recently and is in process with and outdoor/household product and food and beverage company. There are many recurring themes within the industry that business owners should take into consideration as they think about growing and expanding their business. Founders’ Consumer Update details the landscape of public consumer companies including the Retail, Consumer Products and Services, and Food & Beverage industry verticals. If you would like additional commentary on this landscape or to discuss current M&A market conditions and valuations, contact John Ortstadt at jortstadt@foundersib.com or 206.949.2043.

About Founders

Founders Investment Banking (Founders) is a merger, acquisition & strategic advisory firm serving middle-market companies. Founders’ focus is on oil and gas, industrials, software, internet, digital media and consumer companies located nationwide, as well as companies based in the Southeast across a variety of industries. Founders’ Skilled professionals, proven expertise and process-based solutions help companies access growth capital, make acquisitions, and/or prepare for and execute liquidity events to achieve specific financial goals. In order to provide securities-related services discussed herein, certain principals of Founders are licensed with M&A Securities Group, Inc. or Founder M&A Advisory, LLC, both members FINRA & SiPC. Founders M&A Advisory is a wholly owned subsidiary of Founders. M&A Securities Group and Founders are not affiliated entities. For more information, visit www.foundersib.com.