M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2012-11-02 |
| Target | The Oriental Trading Company |
| Sector | Retail |
| Buyer(s) | Berkshire Hathaway |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Advisor(s) | Lazard Middle Market (Financial) |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1839 |
| Sector | Diversified |
| Employees | 392,400 |
| Revenue | 424.2B USD (2024) |
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 | 55 of 70 |
| Sector: Retail M&A | 8 of 9 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 41 of 47 |
| State: Nebraska M&A | 6 of 6 |
| Country: United States M&A | 54 of 65 |
| Year: 2012 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-11-30 |
Omaha World-Herald Co.
Omaha, Nebraska, United States Omaha World-Herald provides news, commentary, information and advertising that encourages readers to become involved in the world around them. |
Buy | $200M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-14 |
Heinz
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Heinz is a condiments and food processing company. The company was formed in 1869 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. |
Buy | $28.0B |
