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Having raised over $5 billion in equity and debt capital and advised on numerous high profile strategic transactions for consumer companies, we are at the forefront of activity in the consumer growth sector. Our Consumer Group plays an active role in helping the boards and management teams of consumer growth companies fulfill their potential and navigate the challenges of today's markets. Coupled with our deep industry expertise in financial and strategic advisory services and dominant aftermarket trading, we offer a full suite of products including private and public equity; convertible securities; high yield and mezzanine debt; and mergers & acquisitions advisory services.

Our sector focus includes:

  • Specialty Retail
  • Restaurants
  • e-Commerce
  • Food & Beverage
  • Footwear & Apparel
  • Consumer Products
  • Personal Care

Focusing exclusively on consumer businesses, our experienced professionals understand the strategic positioning, brand value, unit economics and growth prospects of successful consumer companies. We stress the underlying fundamentals of purchasing, merchandising, marketing, pricing, distribution and customer service as well as understanding the latest in information technology. In today's modern marketplace, consumers continue to rapidly shift loyalties and allegiances between concepts and brands. Our combined years of experience are brought to bear in the proper positioning of our clients' stories. From traditional storefronts to cutting edge direct marketers, and established restaurant companies to fast growing new cuisine, we understand our clients’ needs and bring sharp insights and unrivaled execution to each transaction.


Consumer Group Summary

  • #3 Underwriter of Consumer Equity Offerings for 2005-2010 YTD*
  • Dominant underwriter of Restaurant Equity Offerings, participating in 13 of the 19 most recent financings
  • Leading aftermarket trader of Consumer growth companies
  • Trusted strategic M&A advisor

For further information, please contact Owen Hart at (415) 646-7243.

 

* Source:  EquiDesk as of July 30, 2009. Includes IPOs, marketed follow-ons and PIPEs in all consumer focus sectors.


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