CONSUMER AND RETAIL

Uncommon Approach

As consumer products and retail-based companies continue to innovate, consolidate, expand their markets, and lower costs, the need grows for a knowledgeable, experienced financial partner with a thorough understanding of important market trends.

Our industry specialization includes:

• Food and beverage manufacturers
• Consumer products
• Restaurants, grocery, and food distribution
• Hardlines retailing
• Apparel and apparel retailing

Uncommon Commitment

Distinguished by our unwavering commitment to the financial needs of your business.

• Over 175 companies covered by five equity and three fixed income research analysts including Institutional Investor All-Americans and Wall Street Journal All-Stars
• A market leader in equity underwriting, with over 50 transactions completed since 1995
• A leading market maker for covered stocks and bonds within the industry
• Leading mergers and acquisitions advisor with over 80 transactions closed since 1995
• More than $25 billion of fixed income dollars in the public and private market for our clients since 2001
• More than $15 billion of capital committed to over 400 consumer products and retail companies
• Substantial treasury services, capital management, insurance, real estate, and trade finance capabilities

Uncommon Results

• High Yield
  Joint-Book Runner for Perry Ellis International, Inc. $150 million offering of its 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes
• M&A Advisory
  Financial Advisor to:
  • Simmons Company in its $1.2 billion sale to Thomas H. Lee Partners
  • Brass Eagle in its merger with K2, Inc.
• Public Equity
  Joint-Book Running Manager for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. $91 million follow-on offering of its Common Stock
• Investment Grade Debt
  • Joint-Book Running Manager for Toys “R” Us $400 million offering of Senior Notes
  • Joint-Book Running Manager for AutoZone, Inc. $500 million offering of Senior Notes
• Convertible Securities
  Joint-Lead Manager and Joint-Book Running Manager for The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. $130 million offering of its 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes
• Syndicated Bank Debt
  • Joint-Lead Arranger and Book Runner for Dean Foods Company $2.75 billion Senior Secured Credit Facility
  • Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent for Jack in the Box, Inc. $350 million Senior Credit Facility
• Asset Securitization
  Co-Lead Manager for Car-Max, Inc. $507 million offering of Asset Backed Bonds

The Wachovia Advantage

Wachovia's dedicated team of commercial, corporate, and investment banking professionals bring local, national, and international expertise to all facets of this complex industry. Whether you represent a single-site store or a multi-national manufacturer, Wachovia can provide the products and support you need, from merchant services to capital markets solutions.

Benefits and Retirement Services
Direct deposit payroll services, 401(k) plans, and equity services for your employees

Capital Markets
Mergers and acquisitions advisory, equity, and debt offerings

Cash Management and Deposit Services
Payables, receivables, and merchant services

Commercial Lending and Leasing
Including lines of credit, term loans, letters of credit and commercial leasing

Wachovia Dealer Services
Including services such as floorplanning and indirect retail financing, term loans, and commercial mortgage

Risk Management
Financial and operating risk management tools

Sales and Trading
Money market and fixed income

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