May 2019

Consumer Quarterly Earnings Synopsis – Q1 2019

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Our Consumer earnings call synopsis for Q1 2019 includes recent financial results for indicative Consumer sector publicly-traded companies in the Beauty, Food & Beverage, Transportation & Logistics, and Packaging sectors for the period January – March 2019.

M&A Indicators:

• Booming U.S. economy, and financial ability of buyers to make scale investments.
• While cautious, companies not thwarted by  a macro slowdown threat
• Inevitable change and ongoing disruption driving companies to focus on innovation.
• Focus on increasing capabilities to sharpen competitive edge of a brand.

Technology Trends to Watch:

• Mobile Marketing Platforms
• Digital Marketing
• Brand Protection