M&A Deal Summary

Acme United Acquires First Aid Only

On June 2, 2014, Acme United acquired distribution company First Aid Only for 14M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Acme United’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Acme United’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Acme United’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Acme United’s 1st transaction in Washington.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-06-02
Target First Aid Only
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Acme United
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 14M USD
Advisor(s) Cascadia Capital LLC (Financial)

Target

First Aid Only

Vancouver, Washington, United States
First Aid Only is a supplier of Smart Compliance® first aid kits, refills, and safety products that meet regulatory requirements for a broad range of industries. The company pioneered consultative selling and support of first aid items to large corporate customers, and is recognized as an innovative leader in the safety products industry. It employs 100 people.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Acme United

Shelton, Connecticut, United States
Category Company
Founded 1867
Sector Consumer Products
Employees645
Revenue 191M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Acme United is a worldwide supplier of innovative cutting, measuring and safety products to the school, home, office, hardware and industrial markets. Its brands include Westcott, Clauss, Camillus, PhysiciansCare and Pac-Kit. Acme United was incorporated in 1867 and is based in Shelton, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 9
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 8
State (Washington) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 7
Year (2014) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-03-01 Pac-Kit Safety Equipment

South Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

Pac-Kit Safety Equipment Co., Inc. is a manufacturer of first aid kits for the industrial, safety, transportation, and marine markets.

Buy $3M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-02-01 Diamond Machining Technology

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States

Diamond Machining Technology, Inc. is a provider of sharpening tools for knives, scissors, chisels, and other cutting tools.

Buy $7M
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