Investment Summary

MacAndrews & Forbes Invests In Mafco Worldwide

On January 1, 1980, MacAndrews & Forbes invested in consumer products company Mafco Worldwide

Investment Highlights
  • This is MacAndrews & Forbes’ 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is MacAndrews & Forbes’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is MacAndrews & Forbes’ 1st transaction in New Jersey.

Investment Summary
Date 1980-01-01
Target Mafco Worldwide
Sector Consumer Products
Investor(s) MacAndrews & Forbes
Deal Type Stake Purchase

Target

Mafco Worldwide

Camden, New Jersey, United States
Mafco Worldwide has been the world leader in quality licorice products since 1850. The Company specializes in manufacturing licorice extract and related derivatives for use as flavoring and moistening agents in various consumer products, including candies, pharmaceuticals and tobacco products. Its primary brand of sweetening and flavor-extending products is Magnasweet. Mafco Worldwide also markets Right Dress, a gardening mulch, as well as other flavor and plant products, including natural roots, spices and botanicals.

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Investor

MacAndrews & Forbes

New York, New York, United States
Category Company
Sector Diversified
DESCRIPTION

MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated owns and operates a diverse array of businesses, tapping into the broad expertise of its management team to support the delivery of best in class products and services to end users and consumers all over the world. MacAndrews & Forbes’ businesses span a wide range of industries, from global leaders in cosmetics and digital entertainment to biotechnology and military equipment.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 15
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 3
Type (Stake Purchase) 1 of 9
State (New Jersey) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 14
Year (1980) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1982-01-01 Vantiva

Paris, France

Vantiva is a provider in digital media technology. Vantiva provides movie film processor, servicing all segments of the motion picture and television industries. Vantiva was founded in 1985 and is based in Paris, France.

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