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M&A activity and capital-raising in food and beverage slowed in 2019 but remained at healthy levels. The proliferation of plant-based foods and private-label offerings as well as the untapped potential of e-commerce should continue to drive growth and dealmaking in 2020 across the industry.
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IPO activity slowed moderately in 2019 despite equity markets having one of their strongest years in the past decade for investors.
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Overall M&A activity has softened due to slowing growth and increasing economic uncertainty. Specialty materials companies and sectors that are more insulated from a potential economic downturn, however, continue to command significant interest and attractive valuation multiples.