M&A Deal Summary

Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Fechheimer Brothers

On March 6, 1986, Berkshire Hathaway acquired apparel/textiles company Fechheimer Brothers

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 2nd transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1986-03-06
Target Fechheimer Brothers
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Berkshire Hathaway
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Fechheimer Brothers

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Fechheimer Brothers Co.a leading uniform manufacturer that outfits those who are employed in public service industries, such as corrections, fire and EMS, military, police, postal, and military schools, as well as the umpires on the field or court. The company's portfolio includes brand names such as Flying Cross by Fechheimer and Urban Defender (battle dress uniforms). Fechheimer Brothers Company, which sells its products worldwide, owns a handful of US manufacturing plants.

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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 7 of 69
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 1 of 8
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 47
State (Ohio) 2 of 4
Country (United States) 7 of 64
Year (1986) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1985-10-30 The Scott Fetzer

Westlake, Ohio, United States

Scott Fetzer is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of high quality products for the home, family, and industry comprised of more than 20 businesses.

Buy $410M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1989-01-01 Borsheim s Fine Jewelry.

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Borsheim's Fine Jewelry operates business for over 100 years, Borsheims offers Jewelry in local community and national jewelry industry.Borsheims has long worked to ensure the integrity of the jewelry industry world-wide. By working with suppliers, governments, regulating bodies and other retailers, Borsheims has helped to bring strength and honesty to the diamond and gemstone industry.

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