Divestiture • Distribution

Arrowhead Engineered Products Acquires Stens

On November 22, 2016, Arrowhead Engineered Products acquired distribution company Stens from Ariens Co.

Acquisition Context
  • This is Arrowhead Engineered Products’ 4th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Arrowhead Engineered Products’ 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Arrowhead Engineered Products’ 1st transaction in Indiana.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date November 22, 2016
Target Stens
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Arrowhead Engineered Products
Sellers(s) Ariens Co.
Deal Type Divestiture

Target Company

Stens

Jasper, Indiana, United States
Stens Corp. is a distributor of aftermarket replacement parts to the outdoor power equipment, golf, and industrial end markets. Stens offerings include non-discretionary, high-wear parts, including engine components, blades, chains, belts, and electrical components for use in mowers, chainsaws, snow blowers, trimmers, and other applications.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Arrowhead Engineered Products

Circle Pines, Minnesota, United States

Category Company
Founded 1986
Sector Distribution
DESCRIPTION

Arrowhead Engineered Products is a specialty supplier and distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for a wide variety of equipment types across the outdoor power equipment, Powersports, agricultural, industrial and automotive industries. Arrowhead Engineered Products was founded in 1986 and is based in Circle Pines, Minnesota.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 7 of 11
Sector: Distribution 4 of 7
Type: Divestiture 1 of 1
State: Indiana 1 of 1
Country: United States 6 of 9
Year: 2016 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-04-04 C&E

Urbandale, Iowa, United States

C&E is a manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket and OEM engine components, primarily for the power sports industry.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-10 J&N Auto Electric

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

J&N Auto Electric, Inc. is a distributor of aftermarket replacement rotating electrical parts and accessories. J&N Auto Electric, Inc. was established in 1954 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Ariens Co.

Brillion, Wisconsin, United States

Category Company
Founded 1933
Sector Machinery
Employees1,400
DESCRIPTION
Ariens commercial mower on display at a Home Depot store in Duluth, Minnesota.
Ariens commercial mower on display at a Home Depot store in Duluth, Minnesota.

Ariens Co., Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of outdoor power equipment for consumer and professional use. The Company was formed in 1933 and is based in Brillion, Wisconsin.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Distribution 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 1 of 1
State: Indiana 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 1
Year: 2016 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-12-02 Gempler s

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Gempler's, Inc. is a supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products.

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