Consumer
Baird Global Consumer Investment Banking has partnered with some of the world’s most admired companies and brands – guiding them through challenging market cycles, amplifying their stories and helping them achieve their next chapter of growth.
As one of the most experienced advisors in the sector, Baird’s Global Consumer team knows what it takes to achieve an exceptional outcome. Our team’s deep industry expertise allows us to understand our clients’ businesses, provide tailored, honest advice and execute with earnest passion and care.
This unique edge in the sector – combined with the power and integrity of Baird’s 100+ year platform – enables us to navigate complexity and deliver superior results.1
Consumer Team Highlights
As one of the most experienced advisors in the sector, Baird’s Global Consumer team knows what it takes to achieve an exceptional outcome.
Learn more about our Global Consumer team and recent transaction activity.
The Leading Consumer Investment Banking Team Across Peers2
| 50+ Dedicated Team Members |
| 10+ Subsector Coverage Areas |
| 110+ Public Companies Covered by Research |
| 10+ Countries with Transactions |
Expanding our Team, Coverage and Activity3
400+
Clients Served
>2X
Increase in Average Transaction Size
>50%
Growth in Consumer M&A Transactions
>3X
Increase in Team Headcount
>2x
Dedicated Subsector Coverage Expansion
>40%
Public Company Research Coverage Expansion
Recent Consumer Team Insights
Read our top 4 takeaways from Beauty Connect Los Angeles 2024.
Insights into the Spending Habits of Gen Z Consumers and Young Professionals
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Sale to Blackstone Punctuates Long-Tenured Partnership
Read more about key themes affecting the nutrition industry from C-Level executives and thought leaders.
Themes from Cosmoprof North America 2024 on what's shaping the industry.
Baird's Global Consumer team continues to partner with the most admired brands in the sector throughout 1H 2024.
The Managing Director weighs in on high-end fragrance sales in departments stores and the future of distribution.
Learn more about key themes in the micromobility space the opportunities for investors.
Hear from Maria Watts and her strategies for success in investment banking and how to be an effective leader.
Read about key themes in the Beauty space from WWD's 2024 Beauty CEO Summit.
View our transaction activity with public Consumer companies.
Key insights on how outdoor recreation is playing a crucial role in economic growth and opportunity.
Hear from Ryan Brunker on key trends impacting the franchising space.
Learn about the recent addition to our Global Consumer team.
Key insights from Baird's Beauty & Wellness team after attending the inaugural Dermatological Beauty Connect conference.
Learn about the recent growth for our Global Consumer team.
Key insights from Baird's Beauty & Wellness team form CEW's annual State of the Industry: Global Trend Report.
Hear about the latest trends and themes in private label food & beverage.
Read about key themes discussed at Beauty Connect LA 2023.
Maria Watts shares her perspectives on the 2023 M&A market and the fund raising impact.
Hear about the latest trends and themes in Juvenile & Toy Products.
Baird's takeaways from the Nutrition Business Journal Summit.
The Global Consumer Investment banking practice Directors share their outlook on the thriving pet product industry.
Insights from Baird's Pet Care team on industry trends and recent activity.
Members of Baird's Consumer team share insight on the future of the Baby & Toddler category.
Daumueller and Noventa will provide M&A origination and execution support to their respective sectors and further expand the scale and capabilities of Baird’s global team.
Baird's insights on SuperZoo 2023, a leading trade show in the pet care space.
Watts, Co-Head of Global Consumer Investment Banking, was recently recognized as a 'Notable Leader in Finance'.
Hear from the private equity and lender community on sector trends and sentiments in Household Products.
Baird's Managing Director of Consumer & Retail offers his take on the latest M&A activity in the current markets.
Robert Rosenfeld was recently featured on a panel focusing on viable valuations and finding the right price point.
Gain insights from the Baird Active Lifestyles, Fitness & Mobility team on top industry events.
Gain insights from Baird's Global Consumer Team on key themes in the market.
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1Based on average EBITDA sellside multiples for Consumer transactions with enterprise values of more than $100M from 2021-2022.
2Source: Dealogic and publicly available data; Includes M&A transactions <$1B in enterprise value and all IPO transactions in the US across all consumer sectors, 2013-2022.
3Statistics since 2013.