Berlin - Ownership and Business Overview

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Berlin Ownership

Who owns Berlin?

Berlin is owned by American Litho. It was acquired on April 18, 2011.

Was Berlin formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Berlin was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Berlin Business Overview

Where is Berlin headquartered?

Berlin is headquartered in Carol Stream, Illinois.

What sector is Berlin in?

Berlin is a consumer products company.

When was Berlin founded?

Berlin was founded in 1919.

Consumer Products M&A Summary in 2011

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, consumer products ranked 16 in number of deals in 2011. The largest consumer products acquisition in 2011 was Provimi BV - which was acquired by Cargill for $1.7B.

Join Mergr to view all 125 acquisitions of consumer products companies in 2011, including 48 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 77 by strategics.

Berlin

Berlin Industries, Inc.

175 Mercedes Drive,
Carol Stream, Illinois 60188-9409
United States,
(630)682-0600
www.berlinindustries.com

Berlin's product line includes Zim's Crack Creme, which provides relief to people with painfully dry and cracked skin, and Freeze-it, a topical analgesic. The Zim's brand promotes healing through active ingredients derived from myrcia oil and arnica extract. Made from a flower named 'Arnica montana,' arnica extract is a medicinal compound of European origin that has long been renowned for its topical healing qualities. Freeze-it is also an herbal formula. It includes Ilex, an herbal extract, aloe and Vitamin E. Both products have a strong retail presence, with placement in more than 30,000 stores nationwide, concentrated in drug chains and the mass channel.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Consumer Products

Established

1919

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