Consumer and Retail

Awards & Recognition

  • Most Innovative Investment Bank for IPOs
    The Banker, 2011
  • Top 5 in global announced M&A
    Dealogic, March 03, 2011
  • #1 U.S. Investment Grade Loans (Number of Deals)
    Dealogic, 2011
  • Most Innovative Investment Bank for Loans & Leveraged Finance
    The Banker Investment Banking Awards, 2010

Overview

Bank of America Merrill Lynch's Global Consumer and Retail Group is recognized for providing innovative solutions and flawless execution to help clients meet unique business objectives. Whether it's M&A advice, equity or debt capital raising, independent research or risk management, we develop the strategies our clients require to achieve their goals.

Areas of focus

  • Branded consumer products: Consumer electronics, home accessories, household products, nutrition/OTC, personal care products and recreational products including leisure, sporting goods and toy manufacturers

  • Food and beverages: Processors, manufacturers and producers

  • Retail: Apparel and footwear, broadlines, food and drug retailing, hardlines, leisure, restaurants and specialty retail

Perspective

Report

2012 CFO Outlook Asia

CFOs across Asia are combining optimism with caution – upbeat about the prospects for their own companies in the year ahead, yet mindful of the threats posed by economies in the West – namely the European debt crisis and the U.S. budget deficit.

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2012 CFO Outlook

The Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 CFO Outlook survey reveals the changing perceptions and plans of U.S. CFOs in the year ahead. Importantly, it sheds light on the forecast for the American and global economies, as well as the projected revenues, profits, staffing, financial concerns and international activities of U.S. companies.

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