M&A Deal Summary

Dean Foods Acquires Country Fresh

On September 20, 1997, Dean Foods acquired food company Country Fresh for 97M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Dean Foods’ 3rd transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Dean Foods’ 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Dean Foods’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Dean Foods’ 1st transaction in Michigan.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1997-09-20
Target Country Fresh
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Dean Foods
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 97M USD

Target

Country Fresh

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Country Fresh is a food processor and distributor. The Company operates 8 facilities and produces a variety of juices and dairy products. Country Fresh is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Dean Foods

Dallas, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1925
Sector Food
Employees15,000
Revenue 7.8B USD (2018)
DESCRIPTION
Dean Food's corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
Dean Food's corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

Dean Foods is a processor and distributor of dairy products. Dean Foods was formed in 1925 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 11
Sector (Food) 3 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 7
State (Michigan) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 10
Year (1997) 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1997-06-23 Dairy Fresh

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Dairy Fresh is a dairy processor serving food retailers and distributors in the Southeast US. The Company processes milk and frozen desserts for sale under private label brand names.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1998-05-29 Continental Can Company

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

Continental Can Company, Inc. is a operates as packaging business. It offers metal cans,plastic films and pet food processors.

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