M&A Deal Summary

Core-Mark Acquires Auburn Merchandise Distributors

On May 9, 2008, Core-Mark acquired distribution company Auburn Merchandise Distributors for 28M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Core-Mark’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Core-Mark’s 6th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Core-Mark’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Core-Mark’s 1st transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-05-09
Target Auburn Merchandise Distributors
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Core-Mark
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 28M USD

Target

Auburn Merchandise Distributors

Whitinsville, Massachusetts, United States
Auburn Merchandise Distributors, Inc. is a distributor of candies, groceries, cigarettes and tobacco, snacks, juices, food service, store supplies, frozen foods, dairy products, automotive, health and beauty care, and general merchandise.

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Buyer

Core-Mark

Westlake, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1888
Sector Distribution
Employees7,534
Revenue 17.0B USD (2020)
DESCRIPTION

Core-Mark is a wholesale distributor to the convenience retail industry. Core-Mark provides sales, marketing, distribution and logistics services to customers across the United States and Canada through a network of distribution centers. Core-Mark was founded in 1888 and is based in Westlake, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 6
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 5
State (Massachusetts) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 6
Year (2008) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 6
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-07-23 FDI Holdings

Johnstown, New York, United States

FDI Holdings, Inc. is a strong regional convenience wholesaler servicing customers in New York, Pennsylvania and surrounding states.

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