Investment Banking

Stephens Inc. has a long track record of successfully completing investment banking transactions on behalf of our Consumer industry clients. Our investment banking group has been actively involved in all types of M&A advisory work (mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, defense), as well as public and private equity and debt financings. We maintain strong relationships and deal activity with middle-market clients, including strategic companies and financial sponsors, and have also completed investment banking transactions with some of the largest and most prominent companies in the Consumer industry, including Walmart, Tyson and Viking.

Our Consumer team is active throughout all segments of the industry and maintains special focus and expertise in the following areas:

Auto Retail

• Franchised Auto Dealerships
• Recreational Vehicle Dealerships
• Independent Used Car Dealerships
• Auto Auctions
• Auto Finance
• Warranty Providers
• Technology Vendors

Consumer Products & Services 

• Health and Beauty
• Household Goods
• Leisure Activities
• Sports Equipment
• Direct Marketing
• Durable Goods
• Consumer Services
• Luxury Goods
• Giftware
• Auto Parts

Food & Agribusiness

• Agribusiness
• Beverages
• Branded Foods
• Distribution
• Ingredients
• Private Label Foods
• Produce
• Meat / Protein Processing
• Renewable Fuels

Healthy Living

• Natural / Organic / Healthy Food
• Natural Food Retail & Distribution
• Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements
• Nutraceuticals
• Weight Management
• Fitness & Active Lifestyle
• Sports Retail
• Pets

Restaurants 

• Casual / Family
• Fast Casual
• Fine Dining
• QSR

Retail & E-commerce

• Apparel, Footwear & Accessories
• Convenience & Drug Stores
• Department Stores
• E-Commerce
• Food & Grocery Retail
• Mass / Club / Value
• Online Consumer Services
• Online Content
• Specialty Retail