M&A Deal Summary

BFG Supply Acquires Commerce

On January 8, 2013, BFG Supply acquired consumer products company Commerce

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is BFG Supply’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is BFG Supply’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is BFG Supply’s 1st transaction in Maryland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-01-08
Target Commerce
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) BFG Supply
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Commerce

Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Commerce Corporation supplies lawn and garden products.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

BFG Supply

Burton, Ohio, United States
Category Company
Founded 1972
Sector Distribution
DESCRIPTION

BFG Supply distributes a full line of professional horticulture and lawn & garden products including containers, growing media, chemicals, fertilizer, seed, and greenhouse equipment. BFG leverages technology to efficiently serve its customers with industry-leading product selection and service levels. BFG Supply was founded in 1972 and is based in Burton, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 6
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 6
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 5
Year (2013) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-08-01 Wetsel

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

Founded in 1911, Wetsel, Inc. is one of the eastern United States’ leading lawn and garden products distributors. From its distribution centers in Harrisonburg, Virginia and Kittanning, Pennsylvania, Wetsel distributes premium seed, fertilizer, growing media, agricultural chemicals, nursery and greenhouse equipment, golf course turf supplies, gardening supplies, and specialty gift items across 15 states. The company also provides internet fulfillment services for lawn and garden, and casual living e-tailing companies.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-17 Gard N-Wise Distributors

Denver, Colorado, United States

Gard'N-Wise Distributors, Inc. is a distributor of quality lawn & garden products, including pond & indoor horticulture. Garden centers & nurseries rely on us for reliable sourcing, product knowledge training, and convenient warehouse delivery. Gard'N-Wise Distributors is based in Denver, Colorado.

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