|
Published by: Datamonitor
Published: Jun. 2, 2008 - 8 Pages
Table of Contents
- DATAMONITOR VIEW
- CATALYST
- SUMMARY
- ANALYSIS
- The confectionery industry is to undergo a phase of consolidation
- The difficult credit market is not a worry
- The creation of a confectionery powerhouse
- There is a need for competitors to strengthen their position
- Food companies are focusing on the nutrition and health food segment to drive growth
- Alcon sale fuels rumors about possible acquisitions by Nestlé
- APPENDIX
- Definitions
- Ask the analyst
- Datamonitor consulting
- Disclaimer
- List of Figures
- Figure 1: Company shares in the global confectionery market, 2007 (%, value terms)
- Figure 2: Map highlighting the post-merger extended geographical reach
AbstractIntroduction
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
The face of the global confectionery industry is set to change with the multi-billion dollar acquisition of Wrigley's by Mars. This deal will not only create a confectionery behemoth with leading brands in its portfolio, but will present a tough time for its competitors. It might pave the way for further consolidation with the industry, as competitors try to cope with the size and reach of a Mars-Wrigley combination.
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.
Please note, this file is delivered as an Zip file.
Get Full Details About This Report >>
|
