Sentences with phrase «wave of consolidation»

As fascinating as these topics are (for those in the business, anyway), the subject on everyone's minds is the remarkable wave of consolidation sweeping through the industry.

The advent of premium pet food lines and decisions by the major manufacturers to award exclusive territories to fewer large distributors drove the second wave of consolidation.

This first wave of consolidation was driven by economies of scale and the need to invest in expensive technologies.

Two years ago, when retail REITs experienced a huge wave of consolidation, firms caught in the middle faced a choice: Eat or be eaten.

The deal comes amid a new wave of consolidation in the semiconductor industry that included Broadcom unveiling a $ 117 billion bid to acquire rival Qualcomm.

The deal comes amid a new wave of consolidation in the semiconductor industry that included Singapore - based chipmaker Broadcom Ltd unveiling a $ 117 billion bid to acquire U.S. rival Qualcomm Inc..

«I would be my money on the fact that there is going to be a coming wave of consolidation in the industry.

Deals that have been in the works for a long time are now coming to fruition and some industries like utilities are being completely reshaped by the latest wave of consolidation,» said Borja Azpilicueta, head of EMEA Advisory at HSBC Holdings Plc..

That said, potential future waves of consolidation will more likely be driven by market and strategic imperatives rather than the restructuring process.»

A glance at almost any high - school annual of the 1920s through the 1950s (before the final wave of consolidation) will reveal a lot of skinny young people, small senior classes, and wide participation in the major sports.

UK partners are predicting a further wave of consolidation in the Scottish legal market as they react to news of Addleshaw Goddard's merger talks with Maclay Murray & Spens.

His proposed reappointment comes as the global beer industry is undergoing a new wave of consolidation, in part triggered by Anheuser - Busch InBev NV's $ 100 billion - plus acquisition of SAB Miller PLC, which was completed this month.

The airline started flying three years ago, going after business travelers for companies like FedEx in midsize cities that large carriers pulled back from following the wave of consolidation.

IAG's interest in Norwegian would see a wave of consolidation in European air travel which started last year extend its reach to long - haul travel.

On top of all that, Fastly — or any other buyer — has to have confidence that the vendor is going to survive a potential downturn in the capital markets and a wave of consolidation.

The industry is experiencing a wave of consolidation as several trends converge.

The CRO industry is undergoing a wave of consolidation as pharmaceutical companies strive to cut costs, reduce clinical trial times and expand their research and development presence.

It doesn't expect a wave of consolidation will follow the announcement.

But, Lionsgate - Starz talks reportedly heated up in recent weeks after Starz CEO Chris Albrecht said publicly that his company could be involved in the industry's wave of consolidation.

Mr John said the deal with RMG was part of a wave of consolidation across the industry with Pioneer one of 23 acquisitions by the listed parent.

The agrichemicals industry has seen a wave of consolidation in recent months.

U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, a Democrat from Rhode Island, on Thursday wrote a letter to the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee requesting hearings on Amazon's Whole Foods acquisition, saying the deal was part of a wave of consolidation that has «decreased wages and resulted in gross inequality in the workplace.»

Delta and Northwest announced their merger in April 2008, setting off a wave of consolidation in the airline business.

The biggest companies in retail and wholesale data center markets have further secured their dominance by acquiring hefty rivals, and there's been a wave of consolidation in secondary markets, as smaller players seek to scale in order to compete.

The contract research industry has been undergoing a wave of consolidation as pharmaceutical companies cut costs, reduce clinical trial times and expand their research and development presence around the world.

Saskia Sassen, in a recent article in Foreign Affairs [1], describes a «wave of consolidation» in global financial markets at the same time as there is a «powerful trend of decentralisation».

Broadcom Chief Executive Officer Hock Tan is a voracious acquirer, and he's played a key role in a wave of consolidation engulfing the $ 300 billion semiconductor industry over the last three years.

Sales remain sluggish across much of the industry and a wave of consolidation has spread across the sector as some of the larger firms scoop up mid-cap companies that have more robust product pipelines.

There's been a «wave of consolidation is taking place across the financial landscape, concentrating the provision of essential market services within fewer and fewer institutions,» explains Giancarlo.

After interviewing almost a dozen Canadian licensed producers - E&Y predicts a wave of consolidation in the Canadian cannabis leading up to legalization this July.

A decade ago high earnings multiples (around 20 times profit) were supposedly justified as deregulation was meant to lead to a wave of consolidation.

But if Bellamy's can not restore the CNCA licence it faces the prospect of having to pay a premium to secure another facility, with a wave of consolidation already underway as manufacturers adjust to new regulatory requirements to export infant formula to China.

The deal comes amid a wave of consolidation and corporate manoeuvring in Australia's dairy sector, and a surging appetite for dairy products in Asia.

Murray Goulburn managing director Gary Helou has tipped China to define global dairy trade for the next 20 years as Australian dairy players brace for a wave of consolidation in anticipation of an Asian export boom.

While many believe the defeat of ADM's bid for GrainCorp sent a grim message to foreign firms seeking a foothold in Australia, it may in fact become the catalyst for another wave of consolidation.

The bullish outlook and soaring commodity and farmgate milk prices come as a wave of consolidation sweeps through Australia's dairy industry.

MURRAY Goulburn managing director Gary Helou says the Australian dairy industry should brace for a wave of consolidation among processors in anticipation of an Asian export boom.

Jeffery Tan, a financial consultant who was recently laid off, has not been able to find another job in the financial sector, which has undergone a wave of consolidations, mergers, and restructuring.

I suspect there's a potential takeover premium embedded in the price — considering the Holcim - Lafarge merger news, we may be on the verge of a new wave of consolidation.

A decade ago high earnings multiples (around 20 times profit) were supposedly justified as deregulation was meant to lead to a wave of consolidation.

In an industry undergoing a wave of consolidation, Whitebridge Pet Brands aims to preserve and support the ingenuity of small companies.

But additional hardware complexity is expected to nearly triple the cost of developing new games -LRB-...) While another wave of consolidation among software publishers may result, game makers are investigating new programming techniques to help ease the pain and save money.

Despite doubts about track record of firm mergers, partners expect a wave of consolidation.

First, there was a wave of consolidation across a range of industries starting in the mid-1980s and still continuing.

The deal is the biggest local television station sale in about a decade and comes amid of a wave of consolidation in the industry.

Moreover, a wave of consolidation and the entry of institutional investment into the sphere could lead to broader adoption and a more stable market.

New car dealers, having suffered a wave of consolidation through the 2007 - 2009 recession, are now cautiously increasing headcount, according to an April 2012 IBISWorld report.

As the publicly - traded REIT sector continues to go through a wave of consolidation, new additions to the traditional REIT ranks are cropping up.