A Qualified Opinion: Robert von Furth
Robert von Furth, a managing director at Stout, corresponded with MMG about M&A and investment trends in the consumer product space.
Consumer Products
Adventure Ready Brands Keeps Campers Happy
After its outdoor enthusiast customers spent months inside, Adventure Ready Brands has seen a spike in demand for its products as retailers and parks reopened.
As Consumer Preferences Evolve, So Does M&A
Branded goods and the companies that make them are changing at a rapid pace—and so are M&A deals and trends.
Private Equity Perspectives on Animal Care in the Pandemic
Kimberly T. Smith, a partner at law firm Katten, joins the podcast to discuss survey findings about private equity activity in the animal care sector.
Under the Influence
Influencer marketing firms are receiving more attention from private equity and other strategic investors as they grow in size.
Resilient Pet Industry Shows Private Equity Is Barking up the Right Tree
Investors are scooping up companies serving a growing pet market in hopes of capitalizing on an industry expected to withstand an economic downturn.
Cannabis M&A in a Tough Spot
The current downturn hasn't been kind to the cannabis industry. Many expect it to be the end of many small businesses, while larger players acquire upstarts for cheap.
Curbside Enthusiasm
Here's how three businesses in different parts of the food service industry are adapting their business models amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unmasking Trends in Consumer Products M&A with Stout’s Robert von Furth
Today's podcast features an investment banking perspective on the state of the deal environment and how consumer-facing brands are coping with disruption.
Private Equity Takes Stock of the Market— From a Social Distance
Uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic has kept most PE investors on the sidelines, even as some hints about the future come into focus.