Add-on Acquisition • Beverages

Nestlé Acquires Nestlé Waters Global

On March 25, 1992, Nestlé acquired beverage company Nestlé Waters Global for 2.6B USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Nestlé’s 1st transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Nestlé’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Nestlé’s 1st transaction in France.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date March 25, 1992
Target Nestlé Waters Global
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Nestlé
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 2.6B USD

Target Company

Nestlé Waters Global

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Nestlé Waters Global is the bottle water division of Nestlé. Brands include Nestlé Pure Life, Arrowhead, Poland Spring, Deer Park, Ozarka, Zephyrhills, Acqua Panna, San Pellegrino, Perrier, Vittel, Al Manhal and Buxto.
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Buyer

Nestlé

Vevey, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1866
Sector Food
Employees251,786
Revenue 91.7B CHF (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Nestlé is a large food, beverage, and consumer products company. The Company has more than 2000 brands in its portfolio and operates globally. Nestlé was established in 1866 and is based in Vevey, Switzerland.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 2 of 22
Sector: Beverages 1 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition 2 of 15
Country: France 1 of 1
Year: 1992 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1977-01-01 Alcon

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Alcon, Inc. is an eye care company that researches, develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals, surgical equipment and devices, contacts lens solutions and other vision care products that treat diseases, disorders and other conditions of the eye. Alcon is located in Fort Worth, Texas and was formed in 1945.

Buy $280M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-10-08 Findus

London, United Kingdom

Findus is a frozen food group and one of Europe’s overall food manufacturers. Through its Young's and Findus brands, category leaders within the Nordic region, and France, the Group's portfolio of brands is unmatched in its strength and awareness with consumers in its core markets. Findus was founded in 1945 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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