M&A Deal Summary

Hero AG Acquires Semper AB

On February 1, 2006, Hero AG acquired food company Semper AB from Triton Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hero AG’s 2nd transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Hero AG’s 1st transaction in Sweden.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-02-01
Target Semper AB
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Hero AG
Sellers(s) Triton Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Semper AB

Sundbyberg, Sweden
Producer of baby food / health food.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Hero AG

Lenzburg, Switzerland

Category Company
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

Hero, an international brand-focused consumer goods, was founded in 1886.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Food M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: Sweden M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2006 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-10-11 Milnot Holding

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Milnot produces leading regional branded food products and private-label food products for national distribution. Milnot owns and markets the Beech-Nut brand of baby food.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-29 Signature Brands

Ocala, Florida, United States

Signature Brands is a manufacturer of dessert decorating products, as well as a major player in the other celebrations product categories in which it competes. Signature Brand's iconic brands include Betty Crocker, Cake Mate, Pumpkin Masters, PAAS, and Giftpop. Signature Brands' mission is to help craft family memories that matter while inspiring meaningful consumer creations. Signature Brands was founded in 1951 and is based in Ocala, Florida.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Triton Partners

Frankfurt, Germany

Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 21.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Triton Partners is an investment firm focused on investing in medium-size companies headquartered in Western and Northern Europe. This includes businesses in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Triton generally pursues market leading companies with the potential for change, as well as growth opportunities through operational improvements. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products, consumer services, healthcare, and industrials. Triton Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in Frankfurt, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 57
Sector: Food M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 32
Country: Sweden M&A 3 of 16
Year: 2006 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-11-21 Frigoscandia Distribution AB

Helsingborg, Sweden

Frigoscandia Distribution AB, a leading provider of temperature controlled logistics services, including transportation and warehousing.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-06-14 Dematic

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Dematic is a global provider of logistics automation equipment with a focus on distribution and industry applications. Dematic Corp. was formed in 2006 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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