In the Q3 Market Update on the Digital Supply chain, we discuss key themes taking place in the marketplace, vertical trends, the digital landscape, recent performance, trading multiples, and notable private equity investors. In summary: M&A activity has remained strong within the Digital Supply Chain vertical, with an uptick in private equity activity during the…
DALLAS, Texas, September 27, 2022 – Founders Advisors announced today that Wayne Vacek has joined the firm as a Director in the firm’s Dallas office, where he will be a leader in the Consumer Practice Group. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate development, M&A and integration, and broad-based strategic planning, Vacek will…
By: Wayne Vacek Our client, a consumer products wholesaler we are advising in a sale process, recently asked us whether she should narrow her focus into the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) channel. Over the last two decades, her company has successfully sold into retail stores and, in turn, has grown steadily. However, she is unsure as to…
In Q3 of 2022, macroeconomic uncertainties continued to constrain capital markets and deal activity. See our analysis of current trends and our expectations for Q4 below: North America M&A Deal Volume Macroeconomic headwinds in the first and second quarters of 2022 have caused M&A activity to decline following heightened activity in the back half of…
Multi-Unit Buzz: As Inflationary Pressures Persist, Consumer Confidence Carries On “While we are sensitive to the impact inflation and economic uncertainty are having on consumers, it is critically important that you all understand we are not currently seeing any measurable reduction in customer spending.” – Howard D. Schultz, CEO of Starbucks Corp “Makes for a…
As a firm, our purpose is to be servant leaders who value relationships and results. To put that purpose into action, we work endlessly to foster an environment that is conducive to relationship development. Socials are a way to keep our company culture thriving and to emphasize the value that we find in community. This…