Add-on Acquisition • Retail

Dillard s Acquires Mercantile Stores Co.

On May 16, 1998, Dillard s acquired retailer Mercantile Stores Co. for 2.9B USD

Acquisition Context

This is Dillard s’ 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
This is Dillard s’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
This is Dillard s’ 1st transaction in the United States.
This is Dillard s’ 1st transaction in Ohio.

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M&A Deal Summary
Date	May 16, 1998
Target	Mercantile Stores Co.
Sector	Retail
Buyer(s)	Dillard s
Deal Type	Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value	2.9B USD

Target Company

Mercantile Stores Co.

Fairfield, Ohio, United States

Mercantile Stores Co., Inc. is a retail store for apparel, cosmetics, home furnishings, footwear and accessories.

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Buyer

Dillard s

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Category	Company
Founded	1938
Sector	Retail
Revenue	6.6B USD (2025)

DESCRIPTION

Dillard's corporate headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Dillard's is a fashion retailer. Dillard's focuses on delivering style, service and value to its shoppers by offering compelling apparel, cosmetics, and home selections complemented by exceptional customer care. Dillard's stores offer a broad selection of merchandise and feature products from both national and exclusive brand sources. Dillard's was incorporated in 1938 and is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Deal Context for Buyer	#
Overall	1 of 1
Sector: Retail	1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition	1 of 1
State: Ohio	1 of 1
Country: United States	1 of 1
Year: 1998	1 of 1
Size (of disclosed)	1 of 1

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