IMAP Industry Groups
IMAP global deal teams and industry specialists
IMAP advisors deliver in all industries. Additionally, global deal teams have joined together to bring industry-specific resources for their clients in the following sectors:

 

IMAP industry groups are composed of professional dealmakers active in their industry and local business community. An industry group chair directs the members into global deal teams to rapidly achieve their client's business objectives.

Automotive
As the global Automotive industry confronts saturated markets, increasing environmental and safety concerns, it also embraces the opening of new markets in Asia, revitalization in other transportation segments and opportunities in advanced vehicle electronics and modular manufacturing strategies. Global industry overcapacity, repositioning of Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers and procurement of integrated systems means further consolidation all through the supply chain.

Innovative companies and market-leaders are always attractive acquisition candidates. As mid-size firms and large concerns alike react to shifting global needs, forward-looking firms are seeking new ways to gain competitive advantage. These forces are driving the Automotive industry towards increasing international M&A activity, particularly in the middle-market.

The IMAP Automotive Industry Group helps their clients address these challenges and opportunities. Through its network of offices located in the major international automotive regions, IMAP firms share global market intelligence, activity information and unmatched resources. With insight into valuations, transaction process and market developments specific to the Automotive industry, IMAP is uniquely able to target appropriate buyer and seller prospects to satisfy any client mandate.

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Business Services
The IMAP Business Services Industry Group helps their clients address the opportunities in the global business services industry. Through its network of offices around the world, IMAP firms share global market intelligence, activity information and unmatched resources. With insight into valuations, transaction process and market developments specific to the Business Services industry, IMAP is uniquely able to target appropriate buyer and seller prospects to satisfy any client mandate.

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Life Sciences
The IMAP Life Sciences Industry Group helps their clients address the opportunities in the global chemical, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. Through its network of offices around the world, IMAP firms share global market intelligence, activity information and unmatched resources. With insight into valuations, transaction process and market developments specific to the Life Sciences industry, IMAP is uniquely able to target appropriate buyer and seller prospects to satisfy any client mandate.

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Food and Beverages
The global Food and Beverage industry serves an essential human need. Comprising a major component of most economies, it has become increasingly competitive on an international scale. Brand strength, channels of distribution, integration of supply sources and market penetration brings value that transcends the physical location of the company.

Many trends are driving the Food and Beverage industry towards increasing international M&A activity. Accelerating industry consolidation; competition between specialty, regional and global brands; rapidly shifting distribution and retail channels; food safety and environmental concerns; and aging populations impacts the industry in every country it reaches. Market leaders of all sizes are reacting by actively seeking complementary partners to strengthen their position and broaden their global footprint.
The IMAP Food & Beverage Industry Group helps their clients address these challenges and opportunities. Through its network of offices around the world, IMAP firms share global market intelligence, activity information and unmatched resources. With insight into valuations, transaction process and market developments specific to the Food & Beverage industry, IMAP is uniquely able to target appropriate buyer and seller prospects to satisfy any client mandate.

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Information Technology and Electronics
The Information Technology and Electronics industry has global foundations. Products are designed in one country, produced in another, then sold around the world. The constant change that defines this industry requires that companies be on the watch for new competitors and vigilant for new opportunities from around the globe.
The cyclicality and even adversity that some sectors have faced continue to yield opportunity for savvy acquirers. Global consolidation of supply chains, distribution channels and services organizations are driving the Information Technology and Electronics industry towards increasing international M&A activity. Market leaders of all sizes are actively seeking complementary partners to reinforce their global footprint -- and astute sellers are taking advantage of this opportunity.

The IMAP Information Technology and Electronics Industry Group help their clients address these challenges and opportunities. Through its network of offices around the world, IMAP firms share global market intelligence, activity information and unmatched resources. With insight into valuations, transaction process and market developments specific to the Information Technology and Electronics industry, IMAP is uniquely able to target appropriate buyer and seller prospects to satisfy any client mandate.

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Industrial Distribution
The IMAP Industrial Distribution Industry Group helps their clients address the opportunities in the global distribution industry. Through its network of offices around the world, IMAP firms share global market intelligence, activity information and unmatched resources. With insight into valuations, transaction process and market developments specific to the Industrial Distribution industry, IMAP is uniquely able to target appropriate buyer and seller prospects to satisfy any client mandate.

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Packaging
Consumers and businesses alike rely upon the US$ 1 Trillion Paper, Plastics and Converted Products Packaging industry to safely transport and deliver everything from beverages to semiconductors. As supply chains extend across borders, the global Packaging industry must produce packaging materials that are light, durable, economical and environmentally sound. This challenging recipe is being met by innovative producers around the globe.

Packaging is a strategic component of global supply chains and subject to increasing regulatory pressures. The resulting rapid change in packaging materials and technology creates opportunity, if not necessity, for strategic acquirers. International M&A activity is now a benchmark for the Packaging industry. Accordingly, speed, confidentiality and well-connected global deal team are prerequisites to success in today's environment.

The IMAP Packaging Industry Group ("e-Pac") helps their clients address these challenges and opportunities. Through its network of offices around the world, IMAP firms share global market intelligence, activity information and unmatched resources. With insight into valuations, transaction process and market developments specific to the Packaging industry, IMAP is uniquely able to target appropriate buyer and seller prospects to satisfy any client mandate.

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