M&A Deal Summary

Newell Brands Acquires DYMO

On November 23, 2005, Newell Brands acquired technology hardware company DYMO from Esselte for 730M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Newell Brands’ 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Newell Brands’ 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Newell Brands’ 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Newell Brands’ 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-11-23
Target DYMO
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Newell Brands
Sellers(s) Esselte
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 730M USD

Target

DYMO

Stamford, Connecticut, United States
DYMO offers a complete range of products for the office, warehouse, worksite, home and even the classroom. From simple embossers, manual label makers and desktop products to industrial portables, computer-connected products, and cutting-edge software and online service, DYMO is here to simplify your tasks while helping you look more professional. DYMO is providing innovative solutions that help people accomplish their tasks more easily and look good doing it.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Newell Brands

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1903
Sector Consumer Products
Employees24,600
Revenue 8.1B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Newell Brands' corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Entrance to Newell Brands' corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Newell Brands is a marketer of consumer and commercial products. The Company's portfolio of leading brands include Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Calphalon, Irwin, Lenox, Levolor, Paper Mate, Dymo, Waterman, Parker, Goody, Rubbermaid Commercial Products and Aprica. Newell Brands was formerly known as Newell Rubbermaid. Newell Brands was founded in 1903 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 23
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 3
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 7 of 20
Year (2005) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 13
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-01-13 Curver Netherlands BV

Rijen, Netherlands

Curver Netherlands BV is a provider of consumer and commercial products.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-04-01 CardScan

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

CardScan, Inc. provides data scanning from different cards.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Esselte

Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Category Company
Founded 1913
Sector Consumer Products
Revenue 458M USD (2015)
DESCRIPTION

Esselte Corp. is a manufacturer and marketer of office and consumer products. It takes products to market under the Leitz, Rapid and Esselte brands in the storage and organization, stapling and punch, business machines and do-it-yourself tools product categories.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2005) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-03-04 Isaberg Rapid AB

Hestra, Sweden

Isaberg Rapid AB is a developer, manufacturer and markets office staplers, stapling tools and built-in staplers for copiers.

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