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NAB 2013 – Media Technology – Strategic Industry Analysis
In less than one week, the media technology industry converges on Las Vegas for the NAB trade show. This important event comes at an exciting time for the industry, amid much technological and competitive change. We at Silverwood continue to be actively...
Expo West 2013: Natural Products Industry Analysis and Deal Review
The Silverwood Partners consumer products team recently attended the Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim. Silverwood Partners has released an Analysis and Deal Review of the natural products industry, which can be downloaded by clicking the image....
The Increasing Importance of Private Label
ConAgra Foods , Inc. (NYSE:CAG) made a $4.9 billion offer to acquire Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RAH) on May 4, 2011. As ConAgra stated in a press release about the offer: Ralcorp is a successful manufacturer of both private label and branded consumer...
Strategic Repositioning Through M&A
A merger or acquisition transaction can be an effective catalyst for transforming the strategic positioning and market perception of a business. A transaction is a tangible commitment to a strategy and forces other industry participants and the investment...
IBC 2012 – Media Technology – Strategic Industry Analysis
As the media technology industry prepares for the upcoming IBC tradeshow in Amsterdam, we at Silverwood continue to monitor the important trends and participate in the major discussions driving the industry. Below is a link to our latest strategic industry...
What Strategic Buyers Look for Today in the Consumer/Beverage Sectors
On June 6, 2012 Silverwood Partners’ Managing Director presented at Bevnet Live in NYC. The presentation reviewed what strategic acquirers of beverage companies look for with innovation and some common themes that came up. Michael will also have an article...