The Gillette - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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The Gillette M&A Summary

The Gillette has acquired 2 companies of its own.

The Gillette’s largest acquisition to date was in 1996, when it acquired Duracell International for $7.0B. The Gillette has acquired in 2 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include electrical equipment (50%) and manufacturing (50%).

The Gillette Ownership

Who owns The Gillette?

The Gillette is owned by The Procter & Gamble. It was acquired on January 28, 2005.

The Gillette Business Overview

Where is The Gillette headquartered?

The Gillette is headquartered in Boston, United States.

How many employees does The Gillette have?

The Gillette has 28,700 employees.

What sector is The Gillette in?

The Gillette is a consumer products company.

When was The Gillette founded?

The Gillette was founded in 1901.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity2
    • M&A Buy Activity2
  • Total Sectors Invested 2
  • Total Countries Invested 1

The Gillette Co.

800 Boylston Street,
Boston, 02199
United States,
(617) 421-7000
www.gillette.com

The Gillette Co. is a global manufacturer and supplier of grooming and skin care products. The Company was established in 1901 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 2 - - - - - 2
vol $7.0B $7.0B
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  2

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Zooth, Inc. 2004-06-07 - Add-on Acquisition
South Boston, Massachusetts · www.zooth.com
Duracell International, Inc. 1996-09-13 7.0B USD Add-on Acquisition
Bethel, Connecticut · www.duracell.com
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Electrical Equipment 1 (50%) 7.0B (100%) - -
Manufacturing 1 (50%) - - -
Total 2 $7.0B - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 2 7.0B - -
  Massachusetts 1 - - -
  Connecticut 1 7.0B - -
Total 2 $7.0B - -

Deal Values

buy # Total
> $1B 1 $7.0B
TOTAL $7.0B
Largest Duracell International, Inc.
$7.0B (1996-09-13)

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