by Carol Frank | Feb 26, 2014 | The Pet Industry
The pet industry is abuzz with rumors surrounding the huge multiple paid by Nestle for Zuke’s Pet Treats. A variety of very reliable sources have told me that the valuation multiple ranged from 12x to 15x EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and...
by Carol Frank | Jun 20, 2013 | The Pet Industry
On June 27th, I’m excited to moderate THE FUTURE OF THE PET INDUSTRY: PROFITING FROM OUR CHANGING DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS. Our presenter will be Michael Johnson, Vice President of Marketing & Information at Chuck Latham Associates. Michael specializes in CPG / FMCG...
by Carol Frank | Feb 20, 2013 | The Pet Industry
M&A Pet Transactions slowed after the first quarter of 2012, resulting in a total of 29 announced transactions in comparison to 41 announced transactions in 2011. The pet industry also continues to experience premium valuations compared to its consumer products...
by Carol Frank | Oct 27, 2012 | Business Advice
Almost two years ago to the day, I wrote one of my first blogs about listening to an economist at the Denver CEO Forum. Dr. Beaulieu, Executive Director of the Institute for Trends Research, had many predictions about how we should invest/spend our money in the...
by Carol Frank | Apr 28, 2012 | Product Licensing
The e-mail I received a few years ago from Joshua Jones (*) was intriguing: He was eager to talk with me about helping monetize his revolutionary new cat litter box idea. Joshua is typical of many inventors who have a great idea but no intention of becoming a pet...
