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Consumer & Retail

Banc of America Securities’ Global Consumer and Retail Group is recognized for providing innovative solutions and flawless execution to help clients meet unique business objectives. Whether it’s M&A advice, equity or debt capital raising, independent research or risk management, we develop the strategies our clients require to achieve their goals.

Areas of focus

Branded consumer products: Consumer electronics, home accessories, household products, nutrition/OTC, personal care products and recreational products including leisure, sporting goods and toy manufacturers
Business and information services: Professional services, education services, marketing and information services, facilities and outsourced services and IT services
Food and beverages: Processors, manufacturers and producers
Retail: Apparel and footwear, broadlines, food and drug retailing, hardlines, leisure, restaurants and specialty retail

Proven leadership

#1 among Wall Street firms in total fees earned from consumer and retail companies in 2005 (includes all products: M&A, equity, high yield, high grade and syndications)¹
#2 M&A advisor to the consumer and retail industry in 2005²
#1 M&A advisor to the retail industry in 2005³
#1 underwriter of high yield debt during 2005⁴

Proven Track Record


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Solution Spectrum


	Learn more about our expertise in: •Equity capital raising •M & A •Debt capital raising •Interest rate risk management •Foreign exchange •Treasury services •Trade services •Correspondent banks’ needs •Card solutions

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General disclaimer for Bank of America Merrill Lynch

¹ Securities Data Corporation as of December 31, 2005. Based on closed transactions giving full credit to each manager; includes M&A, equities, high yield, high grade, and syndicated loans.
² Securities Data Corporation as of December 31, 2005. Based on number of announced consumer & retail M&A transactions giving credit to target and acquirer advisors. #2 ranking is based on total number of deals, Banc of America Securities ranks #8 based on volume.
³ Securities Data Corporation as of December 31, 2005. Based on number of announced consumer & retail M&A transactions giving credit to target and acquirer advisors. #1 ranking is based on total number of deals, Banc of America Securities ranks #6 based on volume.
⁴ Securities Data Corporation as of December 31, 2005. Based on closed transactions giving full credit to each manager.

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