M&A Deal Summary

Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Benjamin Moore

On January 2, 2001, Berkshire Hathaway acquired chemicals company Benjamin Moore for 1.0B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 21st largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 23rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 1st transaction in New Jersey.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2001-01-02
Target Benjamin Moore
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Berkshire Hathaway
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 1.0B USD

Target

Benjamin Moore

Montvale, New Jersey, United States
Benjamin Moore & Co. Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer of premium paints, stains, and industrial coatings. Benjamin Moore’s products are distributed throughout North America through a network of authorized dealers.

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Buyer

Berkshire Hathaway

Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Category Company
Founded 1998
Sector Diversified
Employees396,500
Revenue 439.3B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Berkshire Hathaway's corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
Berkshire Hathaway's corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.

Berkshire Hathaway and its subsidiaries engage in diverse business activities including property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, finance, manufacturing, retailing and services. Berkshire Hathaway was founded in 1998 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 69
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 19 of 47
State (New Jersey) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 23 of 64
Year (2001) 2 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 21 of 37
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-01-01 Shaw Industries Group

Dalton, Georgia, United States

Shaw Industries, Inc. is the manufacturer of tufted broadloom carpet.Shaw sells carpeting and rugs for residential and commercial applications throughout the United States and exports to most markets worldwide.

Buy $2.1B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-02-27 Johns Manville

Denver, Colorado, United States

JM has become synonymous with innovation and quality in the building and specialty materials industry. Johns Manville has focused on developing materials to make diverse environments stronger, more durable, and more energy efficient and comfortable. We manufacture premium-quality building and mechanical insulation, commercial roofing, glass fibers and nonwoven materials for commercial, industrial and residential applications

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