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To support our growing community, brands, and sponsors, we offer a mix of networking events, speakers, speaker panels on various topics, and opportunities to connect with some of our experts in smaller groups called DFW CPG Huddles. We mobilize resources in the local community and beyond to enable the success of our brands and our members. And, we host the occasional happy hour!
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October 23, 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Understanding Strategic Acquisitions: How Big CPGs Choose the Brands They Buy
Join Josh Taylor of SMU Cox’s William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership for a behind-the-scenes look at how strategic acquisitions happen in the consumer packaged goods world.
As growth slows in mature markets, acquisitions have become the primary growth engine for large CPGs — but what exactly are they looking for in an emerging brand?
Josh will unpack:
• Why acquisitions matter: How portfolio gaps, consumer trends, and channel expansion drive deal activity
• How buyers evaluate targets: What “strategic fit” really means — from margins to mission alignment
• The acquisition process: From early relationship-building to diligence, valuation, and integration
• Lessons for founders: How to position your brand, build credibility, and get on the radar early
If your long-term goal includes being acquired — or simply building a business that could be — this huddle will show you how to think like a buyer and operate like a brand worth buying.
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