M&A Deal Summary

Regent Acquires Plainville Farms

On February 22, 2019, private equity firm Regent acquired agriculture company Plainville Farms from Hain Celestial

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Regent’s 1st transaction in the Agriculture sector.
  • This is Regent’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Regent’s 1st transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-02-22
Target Plainville Farms
Sector Agriculture
Buyer(s) Regent
Sellers(s) Hain Celestial
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Plainville Farms

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States
Plainville Farms is a food processing company focused on raising poultry on family farms in a stress-free environment, using holistic practices to promote well-being. Plainville Farms is based in New Oxford, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Regent

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2013
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Regent L.P. is a private equity firm focused on control investments in small to large-sized companies with $10 to $750 million of revenue. The Firm has a particular interest in companies with strong brands. Broad sectors of interest include technology, consumer products, industrial, and media/entertainment. Prospective transaction situations include non-core or non-strategic divestitures and buyouts. Regent L.P. was established in 2013 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 21
Sector (Agriculture) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 8 of 19
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 7 of 13
Year (2019) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-13 La Senza

Columbus, Ohio, United States

La Senza is a provider of bras, panties, lingerie, sleepwear, loungewear, beauty, and accessories through stores and e-commerce. La Senza was formed in 1990 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-07-11 Mavic

Epagny Metz-Tessy, France

Mavic is a manufacturer of bike systems and rider's equipment. Mavic was founded in 1889 and is based in Epagny Metz-Tessy, France.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Hain Celestial

Lake Success, New York, United States
Category Company
Founded 1993
Sector Consumer Products
Employees4,287
Revenue 1.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Hain Celestial is a natural and organic food and personal care products company in North America and Europe. Hain Celestial was founded in 1993 and is based in Lake Success, New York.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 10
Sector (Agriculture) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 9
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 9
Year (2019) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-04 Clarks UK

Newport, United Kingdom

Clarks UK Ltd. is a provider of natural sweeteners under the Clarks brand, including maple syrup, honey and carob, date and agave syrups. Clarks is based in Newport, United Kingdom.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-09 Hain Pure Protein

Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Hain Pure Protein is a provider of poultry processing facilities in Fredericksburg. Hain Pure Protein Corp. offers organic chicken, antibiotic-free chicken, cooked chicken, hot wings, diced chicken thighs, and diced chicken breast. Hain Pure Protein was founded in 2005 and is based in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.

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