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Shearer’s Foods Overview

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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.

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.

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 ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 3 - - - - - 3
vol $464M $464M
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  3

Company Summary

SECTOR

Food

Established

1974

Former Name

Brookside Distributing Co.


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