Add-on Acquisition • Retail

Bass Pro Shops Acquires Cabela s

On October 4, 2016, Bass Pro Shops acquired retailer Cabela s for 5.5B USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Bass Pro Shops’ 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Bass Pro Shops’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Bass Pro Shops’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Bass Pro Shops’ 1st transaction in Nebraska.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date October 4, 2016
Target Cabela s
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Bass Pro Shops
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 5.5B USD
Advisor(s) Guggenheim Securities (Financial)
Sidley
Koley Jessen (Legal)

Target Company

Cabela s

Sidney, Nebraska, United States
Cabela's corporate headquarters in Sidney, Nebraska.
Cabela's corporate headquarters in Sidney, Nebraska.
Cabela’s is a marketer and retailer of hunting, fishing, camping, shooting sports and related outdoor merchandise. Cabela’s has over 85 specialty retail stores, primarily in the western US and Canada as well as a catalog business and e-commerce operations. Cabela's was formed in 1961 and is headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska.
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Buyer

Bass Pro Shops

Springfield, Missouri, United States

Category Company
Founded 1972
Sector Retail
DESCRIPTION
Bass Pro store in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Bass Pro store in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Bass Pro Shops is a US retailer of specialty equipment, apparel and supplies to outdoor enthusiasts. The Company also markets and sells boats and other marine accessories. Bass Pro Shops was formed in 1972 and is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector: Retail 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition 2 of 3
State: Nebraska 1 of 1
Country: United States 2 of 3
Year: 2016 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-12-11 Fishing Holdings

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

Fishing Holdings is a manufacturer of recreational and fishing boats marketed under several brand names and sold worldwide.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-09-25 Hobie

Oceanside, California, United States

Hobie designs and manufactures water sports equipment. Hobie's product lines include small catamaran sailboats, kayaks, stand‑up paddleboards, pedal‑driven watercraft, and related accessories. Hobie is based in Oceanside, California.

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