M&A Deal Summary

Mars Acquires Mars Horsecare US

On September 27, 2005, Mars acquired food company Mars Horsecare US from Capital Resource Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Mars’ 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Mars’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Mars’ 1st transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-09-27
Target Mars Horsecare US
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Mars
Sellers(s) Capital Resource Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Mars Horsecare US

Dalton, Ohio, United States
Buckeye Nutrition is a manufacturer and marketer of branded feed for champion horses, dogs, cats, and other animals.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Mars

McLean, Virginia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1911
Sector Food
Revenue 33.0B USD (2015)
DESCRIPTION

Mars is a global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products and a provider of animal care services. Mars was established in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 22
Sector (Food) 1 of 11
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 18
State (Ohio) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 15
Year (2005) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-06-13 Doane Pet Care

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Doane Pet Care Company is the largest manufacturer of dry pet food in the United States. The Company manufactures products for both retail customers, including WalMart, and national branded pet food companies. Doane also manufactures and sells its own regional branded products. The Company produces a full range of pet food for both dogs and cats including dry, canned, semi-moist, soft treats and dog biscuits.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Capital Resource Partners

Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 1.1B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Capital Resource Partners (CRP) is a provider of debt and equity capital to lower middle-market companies throughout the United States. CRP typically provides $1 to $15 million of junior capital to support 'late-stage expansion, recapitalization, and incremental acquisition investments'. Target companies are generally profitable with at least $5 million in annual sales. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products and services, healthcare services, proprietary industrial products and services, and software/information services. Capital Resource Partners was formed in 1987 and is based in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 34
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 18
State (Ohio) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 8 of 32
Year (2005) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-08-17 ePartners

Irving, Texas, United States

ePartners installs and supports Microsoft-based software for middle-market companies, providing end-user training, annual systems reviews, call center support, on-site support, and technology updates, among other services.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-12-01 Sam Seltzer s Distribution

Tampa, Florida, United States

Sam Seltzer's Distribution is a regional steakhouse restaurant chain.

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