M&A Deal Summary

Big Lots Acquires Liquidation World

On May 26, 2011, Big Lots acquired retailer Liquidation World for 36M CAD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Big Lots’ 3rd transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Big Lots’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Big Lots’ 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Big Lots’ 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-05-26
Target Liquidation World
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Big Lots
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 36M CAD

Target

Liquidation World

Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Liquidation World, Inc. based in Brantford, Ontario, operates 92 stores in Canada and offers a broad assortment of closeout merchandise.

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Buyer

Big Lots

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Category Company
Founded 1967
Sector Retail
Employees10,000
Revenue 4.7B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Big Lots' corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.
Entrance to Big Lots' corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Big Lots is a unique, non-traditional, discount retailer operating 1,495 Big Lots stores in 48 states with product assortments in the merchandise categories of Food, Consumables, Furniture & Home Décor, Seasonal, Soft Home, Hard Home, and Electronics & Accessories. Big Lots was incorporated in 1967 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Retail M&A 3 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 3
State: Ontario M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2011 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-12-08 K B Toys

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States

K B Toys Inc. is a specialty retailer throughout the US focused on toys and merchandise for young adults. The Company was formed in 1922 and is headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

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