M&A Deal Summary

Knoll Acquires DatesWeiser Furniture

On December 1, 2016, Knoll acquired furniture company DatesWeiser Furniture

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Knoll’s 2nd transaction in the Furniture sector.
  • This is Knoll’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Knoll’s 1st transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-12-01
Target DatesWeiser Furniture
Sector Furniture
Buyer(s) Knoll
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

DatesWeiser Furniture

Buffalo, New York, United States
DatesWeiser Furniture Corp. is a manufacturer of custom flexible conference furniture products for client facing signature areas of the workplace. DatesWeiser's distinctive value proposition lies in the timeless modernism and sophistication of its product design; exquisite mixed materials; refined workmanship; and a deep bench of project support services from design development to seamless technology integration through installation.

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Buyer

Knoll

East Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States
Category Company
Founded 1983
Sector Furniture
Employees3,541
Revenue 1.2B USD (2020)
DESCRIPTION

Knoll is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with its clients to create inspired modern interiors, supporting clients wherever they work or live. The company's internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Knoll was founded in 1983 and is based in East Greenville, Pennsylvania.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 6
Sector (Furniture) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 6
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 5
Year (2016) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-02-03 Holly Hunt Enterprises

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Holly Hunt Enterprises, Inc. designs, produces and showcases custom made products including indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, rugs, textiles and leathers.

Buy $94M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-12 Muuto

Copenhagen, Denmark

Muuto is a design company with focus on Nordic design of furniture, lamps and accessories. Muuto was founded in 2006 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Buy $300M
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