SmithStreet in the Shanghai Business Review

Recent acquisitions appear driven by the desire to acquire brands and distribution channels to expand within China."

SHANGHAI, July 20, 2010 - Data from SmithStreetSolutions' quarterly China M&A report and the insights of Principal Steven C. Lee, CFA were featured in the article 'The Game is On' in the August 2010 issue of the Shanghai Business Review. According to Lee, "previously, foreign companies would acquire manufacturing for export. Now, companies are more focused on the Chinese consumers. Recent acquisitions appear driven by the desire to acquire brands and distribution channels to expand within China."
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