Research

The desire of consumers to lead healthier, more active lifestyles is fueling a thriving fitness industry, with novel fitness niches exhibiting robust growth and attracting flocks of fiercely loyal followers–and investors. Broadly defined, the $44.6…

The BGL Building Products and Construction Materials Insider addresses capital markets and mergers and acquisitions activity, financial and operating performance of certain publicly-traded companies, and trends and issues affecting the industry. Capitalizing on strengthening industry…

The BGL Environmental Services Insider is a periodic research publication addressing capital markets and mergers and acquisitions activity, financial and operating performance of certain publicly-traded companies, and trends within the environmental services industry. In this…

Private equity sponsors are proving their worth as buyers and builders of businesses in plastics and packaging—a market expected to see increased deal flow as sponsors look to identify and grow platforms and capitalize on…

The BGL Consumer Products & Retail Services Insider addresses capital markets and mergers and acquisitions activity, financial and operating performance of certain publicly-traded companies, and trends and issues affecting the industry. In this edition we…

Engineered components and systems suppliers are experiencing upticks in demand as key industrial end markets expand. Automotive OEMs continue to ramp up capacity as consumer confidence solidifies, and sales of specialty vehicles, trucks, and equipment…

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 industry. In this edition we spotlight metal service centers,…

The BGL Environmental Services Insider is a periodic research publication addressing capital markets and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, financial and operating performance of certain publicly-traded companies, and trends within the environmental services industry. Renewable…

The market is in a hangover from the flurry of activity driven by the threat of tax changes. Sponsor buyout and dividend activity is light, and private company activity is sparse. Around those deals that…

The M&A market is expected to see increased momentum in 2013, driven by excess capital, building buyer confidence, and availability of credit. The packaging market is seeing increased consolidation, with globalization a leading driver of…