Q3 2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
• Hot Topics
• Macroeconomic Update
• Valuation Metrics
• Notable Transactions
• Benchmarking
• Cherry Tree & Associates
• Appendix
The latest facts and figures about the economy, M&A transactions, public company valuation data plus a few thought-provoking articles about M&A and the Consumer Sector.
Steve's mergers and acquisitions expertise was honed through hands-on experience at market leading branded consumer product companies and several FINRA registered investment banking firms.

His career on the operating side of the desk and as an M&A advisor includes numerous M&A buy-side and sell-side transactions as well as CEO and President level positions at Department 56, Making Memories, and Fiskars.

For an exploratory discussion about how a buy-side or sell-side engagement can help achieve your goals, please contact Steve. Thank you.

Steve Ruelle
Managing Director, Consumer Sector
Phone/Text: 952.253.6036 - Email: Steve@CherryTree.com - Schedule a Meeting

Helping business owners get where they want to go since 1980.
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