M&A Deal Summary

Focus Products Group International Acquires Swing-A-Way Manufacturing

On March 24, 2005, Focus Products Group International acquired consumer products company Swing-A-Way Manufacturing

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Focus Products Group International’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Focus Products Group International’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Focus Products Group International’s 1st transaction in Missouri.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2005-03-24
Target Swing-A-Way Manufacturing
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Focus Products Group International
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Swing-A-Way Manufacturing

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Swing-A-Way Manufacturing Co. is a manufacturer of kitchen gadgets.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Focus Products Group International

Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 2001
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

Focus Products Group LLC to acquire the business and assets of AMCO Houseworks and Sensible Storage. AMCO Houseworks is a designer and manufacturer of houseware products that are sold to customers such as Crate and Barrel, Williams-Sonoma, and Bed Bath & Beyond. Sensible Storage is a designer, importer and distributor of storage products that are sold into mass-market retailers and club outlets, as well as smaller hardware and household stores.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 5
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 5
State (Missouri) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 5
Year (2005) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-08-01 Sensible Storage

Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

Sensible Storage LLC is a provider of custom shelving solutions.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-01-01 Shower Solutions

Houston, Texas, United States

Shower Solutions, Inc. is a manufacturer of shower rods, replacement parts.

Buy -