M&A Deal Summary

Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management Acquire Family Dollar

On March 26, 2025, asset manager Brigade Capital Management and distressed investor Macellum Capital Management acquired retailer Family Dollar from Dollar Tree for 1.0B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Brigade Capital Management’s 1st and Macellum Capital Management’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Brigade Capital Management’s and Macellum Capital Management’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Brigade Capital Management’s 1st and Macellum Capital Management’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Brigade Capital Management’s 1st and Macellum Capital Management’s 1st transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-03-26
Target Family Dollar
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Brigade Capital Management
Macellum Capital Management
Sellers(s) Dollar Tree
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 1.0B USD

Target

Family Dollar

Matthews, North Carolina, United States
Family Dollar is a national discount retailer offering branded and private branded merchandise and discounted prices for consumers. Family Dollar was formed in 1959 and is based in Matthews, North Carolina.

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Buyer(S) 2

DESCRIPTION


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Retail) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2025) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
DESCRIPTION


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Retail) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2025) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Dollar Tree

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

Category Company
Founded 1986
Sector Retail
Employees65,894
Revenue 30.6B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Dollar Tree is a dominant discount variety retailer of merchandise at the fixed price of $1.00. The core product assortment consists of a variety of merchandise, including toys, durable housewares, gifts, fashion, health and beauty care items, party goods, greeting cards, apparel, and seasonal goods. Dollar Tree was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Retail) 2 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2025) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-07-06 Family Dollar

Matthews, North Carolina, United States

Family Dollar is a national discount retailer offering branded and private branded merchandise and discounted prices for consumers. Family Dollar was formed in 1959 and is based in Matthews, North Carolina.

Buy $9.0B