Summary: In this episode, J. Neely, a Partner at Booz & Company, examines the state of mergers and acquisitions in the consumer goods space, particularly in light of Kraft's recently announced agreement to acquire Cadbury. He explores topics including: whether the Kraft-Cadbury transaction signals the beginning of a new M&A cycle in the sector, the types of deals we may see going forward, and which capabilities he expects to drive future transactions.
