In June, an increasing number of private equity and venture capital firms invested in retail companies. PE/VC activity accounted for 28% of the month’s total deal volume in the retail industry posting US$3,176.7 million worth of deals. Tourism, growth of population growth and stimulus by the government has have strengthened the retail market in UAE as overall retail sales increase despite the Arab Spring and the Eurozone crisis.

China is on track to replace Japan as the world’s largest market for luxury goods. The increase in consumer spending that is forecast to account for 43% of China’s GDP growth by 2020, is in line with the country’s five-year plan which aims to help the country become less dependent on exports and investment-led growth.

Deal Volume by Deal type, June 2012

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Deal volume in the global retail industry increased by 10%, rising from 125 transactions in May to 138 in June, but was still 5% lower than the trailing twelve month (TTM) average of 145. PE/VC activity recorded a monthly increase of 27%, rising from 30 transactions in May to 38 in June.

The report provides a review of M&As, capital-raising, partnering deals, and agreements entered into by retail companies during June 2012. Using this research, dealmakers will effectively gain an insight into deal activity during the month. Additionally, the report provides an overview of all the partnering, alliances, and M&A deals announced worldwide.

Reasons to buy

• Provides detailed analysis on the mergers and acquisitions (M&As) activity in the retail industry in June 2012 compared to May 2012, and the trailing twelve month (TTM) average. This gives an insight into the inorganic growth strategies of companies in the industry and competitor tracking.
• Includes detailed analysis on private equity and venture capital activity in the retail industry in June 2012 compared to May 2012, and the TTM average. This provides an insight into investment activity in the industry by financial investors.
• Offers detailed analysis on capital raising activity, including equity and debt offerings, in the retail industry in June 2012 compared to May 2012, and the TTM average. This provides an insight into the capital raising activity of companies in the industry including the fund raising trend from both equity and debt capital markets.
• Gives readers insight into the strategic partnerships in the retail industry in June 2012 compared to May 2012, and the TTM average.

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