M&A Deal Summary

Forest River Acquires Coachmen RV

On November 26, 2008, Forest River acquired automotive company Coachmen RV from All American Group for 42M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Forest River’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Forest River’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Forest River’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Forest River’s 1st transaction in Indiana.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2008-11-26
Target Coachmen RV
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Forest River
Sellers(s) All American Group
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 42M USD

Target

Coachmen RV

Middlebury, Indiana, United States
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Coachmen RV is a producer of motorhomes and recreational vehicles. The Company was formed in 1964 and is based in Middleburg, Indiana.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Forest River

Elkhart, Indiana, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1996
Sector Automotive
DESCRIPTION

Forest River Inc. is a manufacturer of recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, utility trailers, pontoon boats, and buses. Forest River Inc. was formed in 1996 and is based in Elkhart, Indiana.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 4
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 4
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
State (Indiana) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 1 of 4
Year (2008) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-01-31 Dynamax

Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Dynamax Corp. is a motorhome manufacturer specializing in high-end Super C-style motorhomes and upscale fifth-wheel travel trailers. Dynamax Corp. was founded in 1997 and is based in Elkhart, Indiana.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

All American Group

Elkhart, Indiana, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1964
Sector Construction
Employees612
DESCRIPTION

All American Group is a systems-built construction company under the ALL AMERICAN BUILDING SYSTEMS, ALL AMERICAN HOMES and MOD-U-KRAF brands. The Company has manufacturing facilities in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mountain West regions of the United States. All American also manufactures specialty vehicles.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Indiana) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2008) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1