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Newell Brands Acquires Sanford

On February 14, 1992, Newell Brands acquired consumer products company Sanford

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Newell Brands’ 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Newell Brands’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Newell Brands’ 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1992-02-14
Target Sanford
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Newell Brands
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Sanford

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
Sanford's corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Sanford's corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Sanford, L.P. is a manufacturer and supplier of writing instruments and art products. Brands include Sharpie and Papermate. The Company was established in1857 and is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Newell Brands

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1903
Sector Consumer Products
Employees23,700
Revenue 7.6B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Newell Brands' corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Entrance to Newell Brands' corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Newell Brands is a marketer of consumer and commercial products. Newell Brands was founded in 1903 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 23
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 14
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 19
State (Illinois) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 20
Year (1992) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Toledo, Ohio, United States

Calphalon Corp., a manufacturer of gourmet cookware marketed primarily to upscale retailers and department stores.

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