M&A Deal Summary

Mars Acquires Nutro Products

On May 1, 2007, Mars acquired food company Nutro Products

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Mars’ 2nd transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Mars’ 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Mars’ 2nd transaction in Tennessee.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2007-05-01
Target Nutro Products
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Mars
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Nutro Products

Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Nutro Products, Inc. is a marketer and manufacturer of natural pet food products.

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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 4 of 22
Sector (Food) 2 of 11
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 18
State (Tennessee) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 4 of 15
Year (2007) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-01-01 Banfield Pet Hospital

Portland, Oregon, United States

Banfield Pet Hospital, Inc. is a nationwide network of more than 770 animal hospitals.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-04-28 Wrigley Jr. Company

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Wrigley is a confectioner with a wide range of product offerings including gum, mints, hard and chewy candies, and lollipops. Wrigley's brands including Extra®, Orbit®, Doublemint®, and 5™ chewing gums, as well as confectionery brands Skittles®, Starburst®, Altoids® and Life Savers®. Wrigley operates in approximately 50 countries and distributes in more than 180 countries.

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