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Sara Lee Mergers & Acquisitions

Sara Lee M&A Summary

Sara Lee has acquired 8 companies. A total of 2 acquisitions came from private equity firms. It has also divested 9 assets.

Sara Lee’s largest acquisition to date was in 1985, when it acquired Tapestry for $30M. It’s largest disclosed sale occurred in 2009, when it sold Ambi Pur to The Procter & Gamble Co. for $361M. Sara Lee has acquired in 5 different US states, and 2 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include food (58%) and apparel/textiles (29%).

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity16
    • M&A Buy Activity7
    • M&A Sell Activity9
  • Total Sectors Invested 3
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 10

Sara Lee Corp.

3500 Lacey Road,
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
United States,
(312) 726-2600
www.saralee.com

All (16) Buy (7) Sell (9)
Date Target Value
$mlns 		Transaction Type Acquirer Seller SRC
Link
2012-01-03 Tea Forté, Inc. · Food
Concord, Massachusetts · www.teaforte.com

Tea Forté is the luxury tea brand identified around the world as the ultimate tea experience. Known for its ultra premium hand-crafted teas, design-driven accessories, exquisite packaging and opulent approach, Tea Forté re-imagines and re-defines the contemporary tea experience by delivering a delighting and luxuriant encounter. Founded in 2003, by acclaimed American designer Peter Hewitt, the company is present in 35 countries worldwide.

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