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M&A Deal Summary

BDT & MSD Partners Acquires Weber

On December 12, 2022, merchant bank BDT & MSD Partners acquired consumer products company Weber for 3.7B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is BDT & MSD Partners’ 3rd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is BDT & MSD Partners’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is BDT & MSD Partners’ 10th transaction in the United States.
  • This is BDT & MSD Partners’ 2nd transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-12-12
Target Weber
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) BDT & MSD Partners
Deal Type Going Private
Deal Value 3.7B USD
Advisor(s) Davis Polk & Wardwell (Legal)

Target

Weber

Palatine, Illinois, United States
Weber offers a comprehensive product portfolio, including charcoal, gas, pellet and electric grills, smokers, and accessories designed to help outdoor cooking enthusiasts discover what’s possible. The Company offers its barbecue grills and accessories, services, and experiences to a passionate community of millions across 78 countries. Weber was founded in 1952 and is based in Palatine, Illinois.

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Buyer

BDT & MSD Partners

Category Merchant Bank
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 60.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

BDT Capital Partners provides family-owned and entrepreneurially led companies with long-term, differentiated equity capital. BDT Capital Partners is an affiliate of merchant bank BDT & Company. The Firm is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 19
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 3 of 4
Type: Going Private M&A Deals 1 of 2
State: Illinois M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 10 of 15
Year: 2022 M&A 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-11-16 Exyte

Stuttgart, Germany

Exyte is a provider of design, engineering, and delivery of facilities for high-tech industries. Exyte offers a full range of services, from consulting to the managing of turnkey solutions delivered to the highest quality and safety standards. Exyte is based in Stuttgart, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-01-13 East West

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

East West is a manufacturer of complex, precision components, electronics, and motors. East West was founded in 2001 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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