M&A Deal Summary

Krispy Kreme Acquires Digital Java

On February 21, 2001, Krispy Kreme acquired beverage company Digital Java

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Krispy Kreme’s 1st transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Krispy Kreme’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Krispy Kreme’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2001-02-21
Target Digital Java
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Krispy Kreme
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Digital Java

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Digital Java, Inc. is a Chicago-based coffee company. As a sourcer and micro-roaster of premium quality coffees, Digital Java offered a broad line of coffee-based and non-coffee beverages.

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Buyer

Krispy Kreme

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Category Company
Founded 1937
Sector Restaurants
Employees22,800
Revenue 1.7B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Krispy Kreme is a branded specialty retailer and wholesaler of premium quality sweet treats and complementary products, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. Krispy Kreme was formed in 1937 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Beverages) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2001) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-11-01 Montana Mills Bread

Rochester, New York, United States

Montana Mills operates upscale specialty bakeries and cafés offering a broad range of all-natural, freshly baked specialty and basic breads along with several varieties of baked goods, beverages and gift items.

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