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The Merisant Ownership
Who owns The Merisant?
The Merisant is owned by Mafco Worldwide. It was acquired on October 3, 2014.
Was The Merisant formerly PE-backed?
Yes. The Merisant was formerly owned by 1 private investor.
The Merisant Business Overview
Where is The Merisant headquartered?
The Merisant is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
How many employees does The Merisant have?
The Merisant has 400 employees.
What sector is The Merisant in?
The Merisant is a food company.
When was The Merisant founded?
The Merisant was founded in 2000.
Food M&A Summary in 2014
Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, food ranked 10 in number of deals in 2014. The largest food acquisition in 2014 was United Biscuits - which was acquired by Yildiz Holding A.S. for $3.1B.
Join Mergr to view all 214 acquisitions of food companies in 2014, including 45 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 169 by strategics.