M&A Deal Summary

PFG Acquires Eby-Brown Company

On March 19, 2019, PFG acquired distribution company Eby-Brown Company

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is PFG’s 2nd transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is PFG’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is PFG’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-03-19
Target Eby-Brown Company
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) PFG
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Eby-Brown Company

Naperville, Illinois, United States
Eby-Brown Company LLC is a distributor of pre-packaged candy, snacks, specialty beverages and tobacco products in the convenience industry. Eby-Brown operates eight distribution centers throughout the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast.Eby-Brown Company LLC was founded in 1887 and is based in Naperville, Illinois.

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Buyer

PFG

Richmond, Virginia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1885
Sector Distribution
Employees36,630
Revenue 58.3B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

PFG is a distributor of food products and snacks. PFG delivers food and food-related products to more than 130,000 independent and national chain restaurants, quick-service eateries, pizzerias, theaters, schools, hotels, healthcare facilities and other institutions across the United States. PFG was founded in 1885 and is based in Richmond, Virginia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 8
Sector (Distribution) 2 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 8
State (Illinois) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 4 of 8
Year (2019) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-01 Ellenbee Leggett

Fairfield, Ohio, United States

Ellenbee Leggett Co. is a distributor of food service products to schools, healthcare facilities, caterers and commissaries.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-07-01 Reinhart Foodservice

Rosemont, Illinois, United States

Reinhart Foodservice LLC is a provider of fresh produce, proteins, ingredients, supplies, and equipment to customers across the U.S. from 29 distribution centers. Reinhart Foodservice is based in Rosemont, Illinois.

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