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Consumer Sector M&A Activity Rocketed in 2015

Breaks previous record, says Mergermarket.

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By: Christine Esposito

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The consumer sector broke its previous M&A record in 2015 with US$ 516.5 billion-worth of deals announced—54.7% higher than 2014, accordng to Mergermarket's Global Consumer M&A trend report for 2015   Domestic M&A in the US was the major driving force for consumer dealmaking, with three of the top five deals between US firms. All three sub-sectors (food, retail and other which includes beverages, luxury, tobacco etc.) registered growth.   In the consumer “other” s...

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