M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2002-07-10 |
| Target | Medical Arts Press |
| Sector | Retail |
| Buyer(s) | Staples |
| Sellers(s) | Freeman Spogli |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 385M USD |
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Staples is an office supply retailer. Staples sells and distributes a variety of office products for consumers as well as small to large companies around the world. Staples was formed in 1985 and is based in Framingham, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 17 |
| Sector (Retail) | 3 of 5 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 3 of 16 |
| State (Minnesota) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 3 of 14 |
| Year (2002) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 4 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-11-21 |
Staples.com
Framingham, Massachusetts, United States Staples.com is the online division of Staples, Inc. - a retailer of office supplies, furniture and technologies. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-16 |
Prime Office Products
Nashville, Tennessee, United States Prime Office Products, Inc. supplies office products to local businesses. Its products include calendars, computer supplies, filing supplies, furniture, labels, mail and packing, money management, office equipment, office maintenance, papers and envelopes, pens and desk supplies, presentation products, and record keeping products. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| PE ASSETS | 7.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Freeman Spogli & Co. is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle-market retail, direct marketing, and distribution companies. The Firm will consider opportunities throughout North America and prefers partnering with management when pursuing acquisitions. Freeman Spogli looks to invest $75 to $300 million in transactions valued up to $750 million. Freeman Spogli was formed in 1983 and is based in Los Angeles, California with an additional office in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 25 |
| Sector (Retail) | 4 of 12 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 8 |
| State (Minnesota) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 5 of 24 |
| Year (2002) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 8 of 8 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-12-07 |
Advance Auto Parts
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Advance Auto Parts is an automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets. Advance Auto was incorporated in 1929 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-17 |
Hudson RCI
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States Hudson RCI is a manufacturer and marketer of disposable medical products utilized in the respiratory and anesthesia segments of the worldwide healthcare markets. |
Sell | $460M |
