M&A Deal Summary

Hydrofarm Acquires Aurora Innovations

On June 17, 2021, Hydrofarm acquired agriculture company Aurora Innovations for 182M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hydrofarm’s 2nd transaction in the Agriculture sector.
  • This is Hydrofarm’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Hydrofarm’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Hydrofarm’s 1st transaction in Oregon.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-06-17
Target Aurora Innovations
Sector Agriculture
Buyer(s) Hydrofarm
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 182M USD

Target

Aurora Innovations

Eugene, Oregon, United States
Aurora Innovations is a manufacturer and supplier of organic hydroponic products. Aurora’s Roots Organics and Soul soil, grow media and nutrients brands, as well as its Procision perlite and peat moss professional mixes. Aurora Innovations was founded in 2005 and is based in Eugene, Oregon.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Hydrofarm

Shoemakersville, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1977
Sector Distribution
Employees369
Revenue 227M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Hydrofarm is a manufacturer and distributor of hydroponics equipment and horticultural products. Hydrofarm was established in 1977 and is based in Shoemakersville, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 7
Sector (Agriculture) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 6
State (Oregon) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 4
Year (2021) 3 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-24 House & Garden

Arcata, California, United States

House & Garden produces and distributes premium-grade plant nutrients and fertilizers across the globe. Whether you garden as a hobby or grow food and/or flowers for the masses, House & Garden’s line of high-quality plant nutrients and additives can aid in increasing your crop’s yield and overall quality. House & Garden is based in Arcata, California.

Buy $125M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-03 Greenstar Plant Products

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Greenstar Plant Products is a wholesale distributor of the garden, growing products and services, and pet supplies to commercial operators, including vineyards, landscapers, greenhouses, municipalities, nurseries, organic farms, golf courses, and retail indoor and outdoor garden centers. Greenstar Plant Products is based in Langley, British Columbia.

Buy $83M