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Whole Earth Brands Mergers & Acquisitions

Whole Earth Brands M&A Summary

Whole Earth Brands has acquired 4 companies, including 4 in the last 5 years. A total of 4 acquisitions came from private equity firms.

Whole Earth Brands’ largest acquisition to date was in 2020, when it acquired Wholesome Sweeteners for $180M. Whole Earth Brands has acquired in 1 US state. The Company’s most targeted sectors include food (100%).

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity1
    • M&A Buy Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 4

Whole Earth Brands

Whole Earth Brands, Inc.

125 South Wacker Drive,
Chicago, Illinois 60606
United States,
(312) 840-6000
www.wholeearthbrands.com

All (1) Buy (1) Sell (-)
Date Target Value
$mlns 		Transaction Type Acquirer Seller SRC
Link
2020-12-17 Wholesome Sweeteners · Food
Sugar Land, Texas · www.wholesomesweeteners.com

Wholesome Sweeteners is a provider of organic and Fair Trade certified sweeteners both as ingredients to organic food and beverage brands and as branded products in the retail channel.

Advisor: Kirkland & Ellis 		180 Add-on Acquisition

Whole Earth Brands
Advisors: DLA Piper , Jefferies

Alcentra Capital Corporation PE

Arlon Group PE

Balance Point Capital Partners LP PE

Quilvest Capital Partners PE


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