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Staples M&A Summary
Staples has acquired 18 companies of its own, including 1 in the last 5 years. A total of 4 acquisitions came from private equity firms. It has also divested 10 assets.
Staples’ largest acquisition to date was in 2008, when it acquired Corporate Express N.V. for $3.5B. It’s largest disclosed sale occurred in 2016, when it sold Staples - Wholesale Business to Essendant for $23M. Staples has acquired in 11 different US states, and 3 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include distribution (30%) and retail (30%).
Staples Ownership
Who owns Staples?
Staples is owned by Essling Capital, HarbourVest Partners and Sycamore Partners. It was acquired on June 28, 2017.
Is Staples PE-backed?
Yes. Staples is owned by private equity investors Essling Capital, HarbourVest Partners and Sycamore Partners.
Staples Business Overview
Where is Staples headquartered?
Staples is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.
What is Staples’ revenue?
Staples disclosed revenue of 18,247M USD for 2017 and 21,059M USD for 2016.
How many employees does Staples have?
Staples has 42,554 employees.
What sector is Staples in?
Staples is a retail company.
When was Staples founded?
Staples was founded in 1985.
M&A Summary
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M&A Total Activity27
- M&A Buy Activity17
- M&A Sell Activity10
- Total Sectors Invested 8
- Total Countries Invested 3
- M&A Buy/Sell Connections 16
- M&A Advisors 5
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