Shearer’s Foods - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Shearer’s Foods M&A Summary

Shearer’s Foods has acquired 3 companies of its own.

Shearer’s Foods’ largest acquisition to date was in 2014, when it acquired Lance Private Brands - Snyder’s-Lance for $430M. Shearer’s Foods has acquired in 3 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include food (67%) and packaging (34%).

Shearer’s Foods Ownership

Who owns Shearer’s Foods?

Shearer’s Foods is owned by CD&R. It was acquired on December 13, 2023.

Is Shearer’s Foods PE-backed?

Yes. Shearer’s Foods is owned by private equity investor CD&R.

Was Shearer’s Foods formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Shearer’s Foods was formerly owned by 5 private investors.

Shearer’s Foods Business Overview

Where is Shearer’s Foods headquartered?

Shearer’s Foods is headquartered in Massillon, Ohio.

What sector is Shearer’s Foods in?

Shearer’s Foods is a food company.

When was Shearer’s Foods founded?

Shearer’s Foods was founded in 1974.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity3
    • M&A Buy Activity3
  • Total Sectors Invested 2
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 2

Shearer’s Foods

Shearer's Foods, Inc.

100 Lincoln Way East,
Massillon, Ohio 44646
United States,
(800) 428-6843
www.shearers.com

Shearer's Foods is a producer of high-quality seasoned snack foods and related products. Shearer's produces kettle chips. Shearer's Foods was formed in 1974 and is based in Massillon, Ohio.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 3 - - - - - 3
vol $464M $464M
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  3

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Lance Private Brands - Snyder’s-Lance 2014-05-07 430M USD Divestiture
Burlington, Iowa
Medallion Foods, Inc. 2014-04-17 34M USD Divestiture
Tacoma, Washington · www.medallionfoods.com
Snack Alliance, Inc. 2010-03-31 - Add-on Acquisition
Hermiston, Oregon
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Food 2 (67%) 34M (7%) - -
Packaging 1 (33%) 430M (93%) - -
Total 3 $464M - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 3 464M - -
  Washington 1 34M - -
  Oregon 1 - - -
  Iowa 1 430M - -
Total 3 $464M - -

Deal Values

buy # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $430M
< $100M 1 $34M
TOTAL $464M
Largest Lance Private Brands - Snyder’s-Lance
$430M (2014-05-07)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
67%
2 (67%)

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