M&A Deal Summary

PlayCore Acquires Big Toys

On December 10, 2010, PlayCore acquired consumer products company Big Toys

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is PlayCore’s 2nd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is PlayCore’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is PlayCore’s 2nd transaction in Tennessee.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2010-12-10
Target Big Toys
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) PlayCore
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Big Toys

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
BigToys is a commercial playground equipment company promoting environmental awareness and responsible stewardship of natural resources.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

PlayCore

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Category Company
Founded 1979
Sector Consumer Products
Employees1,062
DESCRIPTION

PlayCore is a provider of consumer equipment and backyard products. It specializes in the design, manufacture and marketing of commercial and consumer outdoor playground equipment. The consumer division manufactures kits for wooden swing sets and climbing units, plastic slides and related products. PlayCore was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 20
Sector (Consumer Products) 2 of 10
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 20
State (Tennessee) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 7 of 20
Year (2010) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-12-10 Spectrum Products

Missoula, Montana, United States

Spectrum Products LLC is a manufacturer and distributor of pool equipment and supplies sold under the Spectrum Aquatics brand name. Spectrum’s primary focus is on providing equipment to enhance the access by the handicapped and elderly to swimming pools and spas. Spectrum also is a leader in the manufacturer of custom decking equipment used in commercial pools. Products manufactured include: Swim-Lift handicap lifts, therapy tanks, dive stands, competitive starting platforms, lifeguard chairs, hand railings and ladders.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-12-15 National Recreation Systems

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

National Recreation Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures angle frame bleacher systems for customers in the United States and internationally.

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