The spirits industry is a mature, fragmented industry with economies of scale, which is a recipe for consolidation. Large spirits companies have been acquisitive in the tequila segment, particularly ...

In the M&A world, valuation multiples are the preferred tool for quickly and transparently assessing company value. They reflect the market and offer guidance for both buyers and sellers. What’s ...

Coca-Cola's strong brand portfolio, leadership position, and Dividend King status reflect its resiliency. Despite recent stock price increases, KO is not overvalued, with the multiple valuation method ...

Companies that report non-controlling interests in their financial statements need careful attention when evaluating the reasonableness of the reported business enterprise values (referred to herein ...

As we discussed in the first installment of this series, the pace of mergers and acquisitions among printing and packaging firms finally is on the rise after years of languishing in the doldrums. That ...