M&A Deal Summary

Berkshire Hathaway Acquires The Scott Fetzer

On October 30, 1985, Berkshire Hathaway acquired consumer products company The Scott Fetzer for 410M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 30th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Berkshire Hathaway’s 1st transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1985-10-30
Target The Scott Fetzer
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Berkshire Hathaway
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 410M USD

Target

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.

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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 6 of 69
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 47
State (Ohio) 1 of 4
Country (United States) 6 of 64
Year (1985) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 30 of 37
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1983-01-01 Nebraska Furniture Mart

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Nebraska Furniture Mart, a high-volume Omaha discount retailer and the largest U.S. home furnishings store founded by a Russian immigrant, Rose Blumkin. The Blumkin family retained management and the remaining ownership of the store.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1986-03-06 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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