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Dillard s Acquires Mercantile Stores Co.

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

Acquisition Highlights
  • 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.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1998-05-16
Target Mercantile Stores Co.
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Dillard s
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 2.9B USD

Target

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 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 STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Retail M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Ohio M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 1998 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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