M&A Deal Summary

Carr s Group Acquires A C Burn

On June 23, 2010, Carr s Group acquired consumer products company A C Burn from Buccleuch Country for 800K GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Carr s Group’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Carr s Group’s 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Carr s Group’s 4th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2010-06-23
Target A C Burn
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Carr s Group
Sellers(s) Buccleuch Country
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 800K GBP

Target

A C Burn

Jedburgh, United Kingdom
Borthwickburn is engaged in the sale of animal feed and proprietary animal health products and trades from three locations - Jedburgh, Selkirk and Berwick. The acquisition extends the number of retail branches operating in northern England and Scotland from 15 to 18.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Carr s Group

Carlisle, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1831
Sector Diversified
Employees626
Revenue 76M GBP (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Carr's Group is an international manufacturing company of value-added products and solutions with major market brands and robust market positions in the agriculture and engineering sectors. Carr's Group was founded in 1831 and is based in Carlisle, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 10
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 3
Country: United Kingdom M&A 4 of 6
Year: 2010 M&A 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-06-23 Scotmin Nutrition

Ayr, United Kingdom

Scotmin is a manufacturer and distributor of animal feed supplements, based in Ayr, Scotland, where it employs 41 people. It has been trading for over 31 years and is a major supplier to the Scottish market. The products manufactured and supplied by Scotmin include mineral supplements, protein balances, molassed feed mineral blocks, forage additives and colostrum products.

Buy £5M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-01-01 Safe at Work

United States

Safe at Work is a provider of protective clothing supplier to the forestry and agricultural markets.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Buccleuch Country

United Kingdom

Category Company
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Buccleuch Country Ltd. is a distributor of animal health, farm, equine and pet products.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: United Kingdom M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2010 M&A 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-06-23 Scotmin Nutrition

Ayr, United Kingdom

Scotmin is a manufacturer and distributor of animal feed supplements, based in Ayr, Scotland, where it employs 41 people. It has been trading for over 31 years and is a major supplier to the Scottish market. The products manufactured and supplied by Scotmin include mineral supplements, protein balances, molassed feed mineral blocks, forage additives and colostrum products.

Sell £5M