Maria Watts Discusses Consumer Investment Trends on Bloomberg Deals
Maria Watts, Managing Director, Head of Global Consumer Investment Banking and Head of Global Financial Sponsors Group, joined Bloomberg Deals to discuss where consumer investors are finding opportunity, including lifestyle, wellness and premium experience businesses, as well as high-quality assets attracting attention in a more selective M&A market.
Watts noted that resilient consumer spending continues to support interest in areas such as health and wellness, pet products and services, travel and leisure and youth enrichment.
She also discussed the current M&A environment, where buyers remain focused on differentiated, market-leading businesses with strong fundamentals and visible growth potential.
