Research

Investor interest in the Building Products industry is continuing, with market indicators pointing to strengthening fundamentals against a backdrop of economic growth, improving employment, and rising consumer confidence. Renewed optimism in the economy is fueling…

The BGL Metals Insider addresses capital markets and mergers and acquisitions activity, financial and operating performance of certain publicly-traded companies, and trends and issues affecting the metals and metal processing industry. Consolidation is continuing across…

Consumer confidence surged post-election on expectations that new economic policies will boost growth. Investors share the positive sentiment, as reflected in the stock market and valuations, with greater confidence likely to translate into increased transaction…

2017 could be a pivotal year if pro-business policy changes under the Trump administration are enacted, with themes of fiscal stimulus, lower taxes, and less regulation representing potential tailwinds for the middle market. Lender sentiment…

Technology continues to be major disruptive force in virtually all areas within financial services and is transforming the way consumers and institutions manage their funds and accounts.  In response to growing customer demand and the…

Private equity investment activity in the fragmented plastics and packaging market is continuing in earnest, with liquidity a key driver of future deal flow as sponsors look to deploy capital, according to BGL's November 2016…

The BGL Industrials Insider discusses key trends and issues affecting the industry, as well as recent mergers and acquisitions activity, and the recent performance of publicly-traded companies. Positive growth in global manufacturing and end user…

The BGL Industrials Insider discusses key trends and issues affecting the industry, as well as recent mergers and acquisitions activity, and the recent performance of publicly-traded companies. Industrial consumables is seeing a rise in acquisition…

Consumer spending is gaining in spite of wavering confidence.  Sentiment inched higher in early August 2016 ending three consecutive months of declines as economic and political uncertainty weighed on consumer confidence. Growing personal wealth and…

Growing regulatory complexity, aging infrastructure, and increased outsourcing are driving demand for industrial services and special waste management.  Merger and acquisition activity is gaining momentum as market participants look to achieve cost advantages through scale,…