M&A Deal Summary

The Stephens Group Acquires Westrock Coffee

On January 1, 2017, family office The Stephens Group acquired agriculture company Westrock Coffee

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Stephens Group’s 1st transaction in the Agriculture sector.
  • This is The Stephens Group’s 39th transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Stephens Group’s 3rd transaction in Arkansas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-01-01
Target Westrock Coffee
Sector Agriculture
Buyer(s) The Stephens Group
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Westrock Coffee

North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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Westrock Coffee Co. LLC is a farmer-focused, fully integrated company providing coffee sourcing and financing, supply chain management, roasting, packaging, and distribution services to customers around the world. Westrock Coffee was founded in 2009 and is based in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Buyer

The Stephens Group

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Family Office
Founded 1933
PE ASSETS 1.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Stephens Group is a private investment firm focused on long-term investments in mid-sized companies. The Firm looks to partner with management teams when pursuing acquisitions. Sectors of interest include energy, energy services, business services, industrials, consumer products, consumer services, financial services, healthcare, technology, media, and communications. The Stephens Group was originally established in 1933 and is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 42 of 50
Sector (Agriculture) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 22 of 25
State (Arkansas) 3 of 4
Country (United States) 39 of 47
Year (2017) 1 of 2
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