January Monthly Deals Roundup - Foodservice

Deal volume declined by 35% in the global foodservice industry, falling from 127 transactions in December 2011 to 83 transactions in January 2012. The combined deal value in the global foodservice industry decreased from US$7.6 billion in December 2011 to US$4.2 billion in January 2012, a decrease of 44%.

In January 2012, the accommodation channel accounted for 48% of the total industry deal activity. The accommodation channel accounted for 78% of the total deal value in January 2012. In January 2012, the North American region recorded the highest level of deal activity, representing 40% of the total deal volume.

The Asia-Pacific region accounted for the highest proportion of total deal value, representing 45% of the total deal value reported in January 2012. Deal activity in January 2012 was dominated by deal values below US$100 million with 20 transactions having deal values in this range. In January 2012, deals in the global foodservice industry were primarily undertaken with the objective of business expansion through inorganic growth, which was the rationale behind 60% of all transactions.

Report Summary

This monthly report provides the reader with the top-line data necessary to quickly keep abreast of the deal activity in the foodservice market on a monthly basis.

Report Scope

The 'January Monthly Deals Roundup - Foodservice' report provides a review and understanding of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital-raising, partnering deals and agreements entered into by foodservice companies during January 2012.