M&A Deal Summary

Bob Evans Farms Acquires SWH Mimi s Cafe

On June 14, 2004, Bob Evans Farms acquired restaurant SWH Mimi s Cafe for 182M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bob Evans Farms’ 1st transaction in the Restaurants sector.
  • This is Bob Evans Farms’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Bob Evans Farms’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Bob Evans Farms’ 1st transaction in California.
Investment Fate
  • SWH Mimi s Cafe was divested to a consortium of strategic buyers in 2013 for 50M USD.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2004-06-14
Target SWH Mimi s Cafe
Sector Restaurants
Buyer(s) Bob Evans Farms
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 182M USD

Target

SWH Mimi s Cafe

Irvine, California, United States
website
SWH Mimi's Cafe LLC is a full service, casual theme/family dining concept that emphasizes the ambiance of a French-styled New Orleans cafe.

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Buyer

Bob Evans Farms

New Albany, Ohio, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1948
Sector Food
Employees7,471
Revenue 1.3B USD (2015)
DESCRIPTION

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is a producer and distributor of refrigerated potato, pasta and vegetable-based side dishes, pork sausage, and a variety of refrigerated and frozen convenience food items under the Bob Evans and Owens brand names.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Restaurants) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2004) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-02-15 SWH Mimi s Cafe

Irvine, California, United States

SWH Mimi's Cafe LLC is a full service, casual theme/family dining concept that emphasizes the ambiance of a French-styled New Orleans cafe.

Sell $50M
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