Consumer product dealmakers (pdf, 412.2kb) remain cautious over the sustainability of the recovery and worry over sovereign debt problems. Still, we believe underlying sentiment remains positive and deal activity will improve. See which trends are affecting deal activity and which sub-sectors and geographies are most active.
The perception of Russia’s “new reality”
Consumer product executives still view Russia as a very important strategic market with viable growth opportunities (pdf, 671.7kb) , but expectations for the medium to long-term have been adjusted downwards. The crisis has taught the Russian consumer 'value for money' and affordable innovation is the future. Discover how to adapt to this “new reality.”
The start of 2010 marked a turning point for deal-makers : volume and value are on the rise. While we see no mega-deals on the horizon, strategic deals are back and the mid-market and private equity are ready to move. Can we look forward to a busy Q2? See our insights.
Lessons from change: consumer products industry
How can you manage your company through the recession and position yourself for growth? After meeting with CP executives worldwide, we identified some overarching themes. From reevaluating your operational model to demonstrating operational flexibility, we reveal lessons that could mean the difference between surviving and thriving in the new economic environment.
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