Watkins - Ownership and Business Overview

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Watkins Ownership

Who owns Watkins?

Watkins is owned by Cannae Holdings. It was acquired on October 7, 2024.

Watkins Business Overview

Where is Watkins headquartered?

Watkins is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.

What sector is Watkins in?

Watkins is a consumer products company.

When was Watkins founded?

Watkins was founded in 1868.

Consumer Products M&A Summary in 2024

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Watkins

The Watkins Co.

150 Liberty Street,
Winona, Minnesota 55987
United States,
www.watkins1868.com

Watkins is a manufacturer of health remedies, baking products, and other household items. Watkins was formed in 1868 and is based in Winona, Minnesota.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
Sell (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
  1

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
J.R. Watkins LLC 2018-01-18 - Divestiture
Oakland, California · www.jrwatkins.com
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Consumer Products - - 1 (100%) -
Total - - 1 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States - - 1 -
  California - - 1 -
Total - - 1 -

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
BMO Capital Markets
 1

M&A Connections

Deals
Divested to
Investor(s)
100%
1 (100%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Consumer Products

Established

1868

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