M&A Deal Summary

Central Garden Acquires Farnam Companies

On February 28, 2006, Central Garden acquired medical products company Farnam Companies for 287M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Central Garden’s 1st transaction in the Medical Products sector.
  • This is Central Garden’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Central Garden’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Central Garden’s 1st transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-02-28
Target Farnam Companies
Sector Medical Products
Buyer(s) Central Garden
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 287M USD

Target

Farnam Companies

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Farnam Companies, Inc., a provider in animal health care products, Farnam's products are available worldwide to make life easier for animals and their people.

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Buyer

Central Garden

Walnut Creek, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1955
Sector Consumer Products
Employees6,700
Revenue 3.3B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Central Garden is a marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. Central Garden & Pet's products include pet bird and small animal food, aquarium products, flea, tick, mosquito and other pest control products, edible bones, cages, carriers, pet books, and other dog, cat, reptile and small animal products. Central Garden was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 13
Sector (Medical Products) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 12
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 13
Year (2006) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 4
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