Talking Shop EP21: Break-ups, Matchmaking & What Comes Next in Consumer M&A

In this episode Andrew Rich, Nanda Lau, Sophie Thompson and Adi Herman explore the evolving global landscape of consumer M&A, where strategic break-ups, portfolio optimisation and sharper deal “matchmaking” are reshaping the market. Drawing on insights from the Global M&A Report 2026: Consumer Sector, they examine key trends playing out across regions, from shifting capital flows and buyer appetite to the growing focus on agility and scale and what these dynamics mean for businesses navigating transactions worldwide.