Crayola - Ownership and Business Overview

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Crayola Ownership

Who owns Crayola?

Crayola is owned by Hallmark Cards. It was acquired on June 11, 1984.

Crayola Business Overview

Where is Crayola headquartered?

Crayola is headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania.

What sector is Crayola in?

Crayola is a consumer products company.

When was Crayola founded?

Crayola was founded in 1885.

Consumer Products M&A Summary in 1984

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, consumer products ranked 1 in number of deals in 1984. The largest consumer products acquisition in 1984 was Crayola - which was acquired by Hallmark Cards for $204M.

Join Mergr to view all 4 acquisitions of consumer products companies in 1984, including 2 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 2 by strategics.

Crayola LLC

1100 Church Lane,
Easton, Pennsylvania 18044
United States,
www.crayola.com

Crayola LLC is a domestic manufacturer of crayons, which are marketed under the Crayola trademark.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Consumer Products

Established

1885

Subsidiary of

Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Former Name

Binney & Smith, Inc.

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