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Regardless of the
macroeconomic environment,
true innovation will always
have support and be able
to attract capital to fund its
growth. "
Seth Kaufman, BSM Partners
" Areas that can earn above-average returns and have significant
pricing power are always attractive in times where
inflationary pressures can burden margins, " Kaufman said.
This includes using M&A as a way to gain synergies on
the processing side focused on economies of scale in manufacturing.
But because of the large volumes offered by large
multinational CPG firms, acquirers looking at the consumables
space are often more interested in the treat segment,
where they feel they can more easily differentiate products
and make better margins, Elliott said.
Packaged Facts predicted the pace of pet market acquisitions
over the next year or two will be impacted by interest
rates and stock market performance, but will also likely
continue to result from operational demands, such as manufacturing
and supply chain issues as companies adjust to
fluctuating pet owner demands.
Packaged Facts Pets identified Freshpet, based in
Secaucus, NJ, as a potential acquisition opportunity for a
large conglomerate, given the company's success over the
last several years and the growing interest in fresh pet foods
in general, Brown said. The competitive landscape could
also include the eventual sale of the Lisbon, Ohio-based
Bright Pet platform, which has grown impressively under
A&M's ownership, according to Elliott.
" With Red Collar's co-packing capacity being syphoned
off by Hill's Science Diet, the capacity at Bright Pet would be
a logical place for brands to turn, " Elliott continued.
He also predicted there will be some attempt to establish
more rigorous standards as they relate to food and treat ingredients
and label claims, citing many voices in the food
and treat segment who are calling for more science and accountability
regarding what pet owners are buying. When
looking at how processors might position themselves for
the future, Shearson recommended focusing on strength as
a business and making high-quality, nutritional food that
makes a difference in a pet's life.
" Regardless of the macroeconomic environment, true
innovation will always have support and be able to attract
capital to fund its growth, " Kaufman concluded. " We continue
to see many small, innovative companies that are creating
the future for pet care. They are out there today, and
their innovation-driven growth stories will lead them to be
the acquisition targets in the years to come. "
PFP
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