Nick Jachim, a Managing Director of KPMG Corporate Finance quoted in Corporate Financing Week

March 9, 2007

In the March 9, 2007, edition of  Corporate Financing Week, KPMG Corporate Finance had an opportunity to contribute to Michelle Starr's article, Financial and Strategic Buyers Go Label Shopping.

Nick Jachim, a Managing Director at KPMG Corporate Finance was interviewed with respect to his thoughts on the recent interest of brand acquisitions among various sectors.

Nick Jachim, said he has seen a pickup in activity for targets in apparel, bath and body care, industrial products and food retailers. He's currently working with three companies considering a sale. One sells private label food products. The other two sell consumer brand products, including fragrances and soaps.

"Brands in good times and bad will always stand the test of time," Jachim said. The value of brands can be realized by buying only the name from the company or buying the entire company with a quality name.

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