AUSTIN, Texas - Oct. 29, 2019 - On Wednesday, December 11th, over 200 leaders from pet brands, supporting companies, strategic and financial buyers will join together at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas for the Pets & Money Summit.
With 68% of USA households owning at least one pet, according to the American Pet Products Association, the pampering and humanization of pets has become a lucrative consumer trend, with the global pet market estimated to be worth $109 billion. From momentous transactions such as General Mills' acquisition of Blue Buffalo and J.M. Smucker's acquisition of Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, to a flurry of minority investments such as Softbanks' investment in Wag and Main Post Partners' investment in Nulo, it is clear that strategic buyers, venture capital and private equity alike continue to have a strong and growing appetite for the pet industry.
The Pets & Money Summit is an exclusive one-day event, connecting pet care brands with industry executives, strategic buyers, financial buyers and retailers. The event will showcase the latest innovation disrupting the industry, and explore key trends and consumer priorities, identifying actionable strategies to grow your business or secure your next acquisition target. There will be over a dozen speakers to hear from, including Kellyn Grantham from one of the largest retailers in the US, Target; who will be joining the program to discuss strategy and what Target is looking for from a prospective partner in the pet space.
The Best in Show Spotlight will take place, which will give 12 emerging brands the unique opportunity to present their products or services on the main stage in a quick-fire round of presentations. The winners are handpicked by our prestigious selection committee of industry leaders.
The Pets & Money Summit gives participants the chance to:
· Understand how changing trends in the pet industry such as the rise of e-commerce and direct-to-consumer selling should shape your M&A decisions and business' growth strategy.
· Determine what strategic buyers and financial buyers are looking for, to ensure you have the competitive edge over other pet brands looking for investment or acquisition.
· Discover and personally connect with the hottest pet brands, ripe for investment and acquisition to enhance your M&A pipeline.
· Establish an optimal strategy for growth, reoccurring revenue and omnichannel distribution, from the lessons of industry leaders and the perspective of established pet retailers.
· Meet with your pet industry networking wish list, through our private meeting scheduler application, to find your next business opportunity.
Register now: https://go.kisacoresearch.com/l/678123/2019-10-29/skc4
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