Lazard Capital Markets Advisory Managing Director Christopher Couvelier Featured in Barron's
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On March 16, Christopher Couvelier, Managing Director in Lazard's Capital Markets Advisory group, was featured in a Barron's article about the potential uptick in activism within the consumer sector.
"Institutional activists are often drawn to companies in sectors in flux or prone to disruption,” Christopher said, citing pandemic-driven shifts in consumer behavior, supply-chain issues, and labor challenges as key factors driving scrutiny in the consumer-discretionary space.
Private equity firms could further amplify this trend as they return to the market, equipped with substantial capital reserves. "The return of financial sponsors...could be a game-changer," Christopher added, noting their potential collaboration with activists on transactions such as buyouts and spin-offs.
Read the full article here.
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