M&A Deal Summary

Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Benjamin Moore & Co.

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

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 22nd 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 & Co.
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Berkshire Hathaway
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 1.0B USD

Target

Benjamin Moore & Co.

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 1839
Sector Diversified
Employees392,400
Revenue 424.2B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Berkshire Hathaway's corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
Berkshire Hathaway's corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.

Berkshire Hathaway is a diversified holding company. Its subsidiaries engage in a wide range of business activities including insurance, utilities, renewable energy, freight rail transportation, finance, manufacturing, retailing, and business services. Berkshire Hathaway was founded in 1839 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 70
Sector: Chemicals M&A 1 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 19 of 47
State: New Jersey M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 23 of 65
Year: 2001 M&A 2 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 22 of 40
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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