M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2018-08-13 |
| Target | Goody Products |
| Sector | Consumer Products |
| Buyer(s) | ACON Investments |
| Sellers(s) | Newell Brands |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 7.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
ACON Investments is an international private equity firm that targets investments in the US, Europe, and Latin America. ACON's investment strategy covers 'opportunities at times of change - responding at points of inflection where value creation is possible'. Examples include businesses that serve the rapidly growing US Hispanic population, energy and energy service needs, businesses in need of operational help, and opportunities in Latin America resulting from economic deregulation and political liberalization. ACON's looks for companies where it can commit $20 to $150 million of equity capital. Target sectors include consumer products and services, distribution, business services and industrial manufacturing. ACON Investments was formed in 1996 and has offices in Washington DC; Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, California; and Madrid, Spain.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 51 of 71 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 4 of 5 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 4 of 4 |
| State (Georgia) | 1 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 32 of 42 |
| Year (2018) | 4 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-01 |
Beauty by Imagination
New York, New York, United States Beauty by Imagination is a platform company of dynamic and innovative beauty brands that engage, inspire and satisfy a discerning and diverse community of associates, customers, clients and shareholders. Beauty by Imagination is based in New York, New York. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-02 |
FLEETWASH
Fairfield, New Jersey, United States FLEETWASH is a platform of scale providing professional cleaning services to truck fleets and facilities such as gas stations and grocery stores. FLEETWASH was founded in 1973 and is based in Fairfield, New Jersey. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1903 |
| Sector | Consumer Products |
| Employees | 24,600 |
| Revenue | 8.1B USD (2023) |
Newell Brands is a marketer of consumer and commercial products. The Company's portfolio of leading brands include Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Calphalon, Irwin, Lenox, Levolor, Paper Mate, Dymo, Waterman, Parker, Goody, Rubbermaid Commercial Products and Aprica. Newell Brands was formerly known as Newell Rubbermaid. Newell Brands was founded in 1903 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 18 of 21 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 8 of 9 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 17 of 20 |
| State (Georgia) | 6 of 6 |
| Country (United States) | 17 of 20 |
| Year (2018) | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-05 |
Rawlings
St. Louis, Missouri, United States Rawlings is a manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods. Rawlings offers high-performance equipment and protective apparel for the professional, amateur, and entry-level player. Rawlings was founded in 1887 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-07 |
Jostens
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Jostens is a producer of school-related affinity products, including yearbooks, class rings, announcements and accessories, diplomas, caps and gowns and school photography. Jostens' products celebrate important moments and recognize achievements in high schools, colleges and middle schools and the Company is also a leading provider of products to athletic chmiampions and their fans. |
Sell | $1.3B |
