M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2021-08-09 |
| Target | Sanderson Farms |
| Sector | Agriculture |
| Buyer(s) |
Cargill
Continental Grain |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 4.5B USD |
| Advisor(s) | Centerview Partners (Financial) Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Fishman Haygood (Legal) |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1865 |
| Sector | Agriculture |
| Employees | 142,000 |
| Revenue | 136.6B USD (2012) |
Cargill is a global company involved in the food, agriculture, financial, and industrial sectors. Its operations include the trading, processing, and distribution of agricultural commodities; production of meat, poultry, and other food products for both retail and foodservice markets; and the provision of essential industrial products like salt and bio-industrial materials. Cargill was formed in 1865 and is based in Wayzata, Minnesota.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 36 of 41 |
| Sector (Agriculture) | 6 of 6 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 23 of 25 |
| State (Mississippi) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 17 of 19 |
| Year (2021) | 4 of 7 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 9 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-15 |
AnimalBiome
Oakland, California, United States AnimalBiome advances pet health through gut and oral microbiome research and products, and is creating a new category within the growing, $14 billion pet food, supplement, and veterinary care market. The company was founded by scientists passionate about pets, and use science to improve animal health. It markets and sells a spectrum of products addressing digestive, skin, and oral health, from testing to targeted microbiome supplements to restore and maintain pet gut health. AnimalBiome was formed in 2016 and is based in Oakland, California. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-24 |
Aalst Chocolate
Singapore, Singapore Aalst Chocolate is a manufacturer of chocolate and supplier to customers mainly in Industrial (confectionery, ice-cream, biscuits, and bakery); and Food Service (professionals and chefs). Aalst Chocolate was founded in 2003 and is based in Singapore. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1813 |
| Sector | Business Services |
Continental Grain Co. is a privately owned global investor, owner, and operator of companies with more than 200 years of history across the food and agribusiness spectrum. The company creates long?term value by applying deep industry knowledge, capital and talent to businesses ranging from established market leaders to promising innovators. Continental Grain Co. builds platforms that leverage its strategic expertise in food production, processing, and distribution to source proprietary deals, working alongside trusted partners, and supporting strong management teams. It brings a long?term ownership mindset, concentrating on investment and operating plans that create enduring value and a sustainable, efficient, and nutritional food supply chain. Continental Grain Co. was formed in 1813 and is based in New York, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector (Agriculture) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 1 |
| State (Mississippi) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2021) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
