M&A Deal Summary

Farmer Brothers Acquires China Mist Brands

On September 12, 2016, Farmer Brothers acquired beverage company China Mist Brands for 11M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Farmer Brothers’ 2nd transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Farmer Brothers’ 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Farmer Brothers’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Farmer Brothers’ 1st transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-09-12
Target China Mist Brands
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Farmer Brothers
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 11M USD

Target

China Mist Brands

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
China Mist Brands, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of iced teas for restaurants, grocers and food service purveyors.

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Buyer

Farmer Brothers

Northlake, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1912
Sector Consumer Services
Employees993
Revenue 340M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Farmer Brothers engages in the manufacture, wholesale, and distribution of coffee, tea, and culinary products in the United States. Farmer Brothers was incorporated in 1912 and is based in Northlake, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 5
Sector (Beverages) 2 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 4
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 5
Year (2016) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-02-01 Sara Lee - Direct-Store-Delivery Coffee Business

United States

Sara Lee’s Direct-Store-Delivery Coffee Business (DSD).

Buy $45M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-02-08 West Coast Coffee

Hillsboro, Oregon, United States

West Coast Coffee Co. is a coffee roaster and distributor with a focus on the convenience store, grocery and foodservice channels.

Buy $14M
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