Rather Outdoors - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Rather Outdoors M&A Summary

Rather Outdoors has acquired 5 companies of its own, including 3 in the last 5 years. A total of 2 acquisitions came from private equity firms.

Rather Outdoors has acquired in 3 different US states, and 2 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include retail (50%) and consumer products (25%).

Rather Outdoors Ownership

Who owns Rather Outdoors?

Rather Outdoors is owned by BDT Capital Partners. It was acquired on June 5, 2019.

Is Rather Outdoors PE-backed?

Yes. Rather Outdoors is owned by private equity investor BDT Capital Partners.

Was Rather Outdoors formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Rather Outdoors was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Rather Outdoors Business Overview

Where is Rather Outdoors headquartered?

Rather Outdoors is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri.

What sector is Rather Outdoors in?

Rather Outdoors is a consumer products company.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity4
    • M&A Buy Activity4
  • Total Sectors Invested 3
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 3

Rather Outdoors

Rather Outdoors, LLC

3031 N Martin,
Springfield, Missouri 65803
United States,
www.ratheroutdoors.com

Rather Outdoors is an outdoor consumer products company with a portfolio of brands, including Lew’s, Strike King, and Hunters Specialties. Rather Outdoors supplies branded fishing and hunting gear and accessories through the mass market, sporting goods, and specialty outdoor channels.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.2/yr) # 3 - 1 - - - 4
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  4

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Zebco Sales Co. 2021-04-27 - Divestiture
Tulsa, Oklahoma · www.zebco.com
FOX International Group Ltd. 2019-08-02 - Add-on Acquisition
Hainault, United Kingdom · www.foxint.com
Southern Plastics Co., Inc. 2018-11-06 - Add-on Acquisition
Eufaula, Alabama · www.southernplastics.net
Strike King Lure Co. 2017-11-06 - Add-on Acquisition
Collierville, Tennessee · www.strikeking.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Retail 2 (50%) - - -
Consumer Products 1 (25%) - - -
Manufacturing 1 (25%) - - -
Total 4 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 3 - - -
  Tennessee 1 - - -
  Oklahoma 1 - - -
  Alabama 1 - - -
United Kingdom 1 - - -
Domestic 3 (75%) - - -
Cross-border 1 (25%) - - -
Total 4 - - -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
25%
1 (25%)
Strategic(s)
25%
1 (25%)

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