M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2008-01-08 |
| Target | Burt s Bees |
| Sector | Consumer Products |
| Buyer(s) | The Clorox |
| Sellers(s) | AEA Investors |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 925M USD |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1913 |
| Sector | Consumer Products |
| Employees | 8,100 |
| Revenue | 7.4B USD (2023) |
The Clorox is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products. Clorox sells its products primarily through mass retail outlets, e-commerce channels, distributors, and medical supply providers. Clorox's brands includes its namesake bleach and cleaning products, Kingsford charcoal, Pine-Sol cleaners, Liquid-Plumr, Poett home care products, Fresh Step cat litter, Glad bags, wraps and containers, Hidden Valley and KC Masterpiece dressings and sauces, Brita water-filtration products and Burt’s Bees natural personal care products. The Company also markets brands for professional services, including Clorox Healthcare and Dispatch infection control products for the healthcare industry. The Clorox was founded in 1913 and is based in Oakland, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 8 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 3 of 5 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 3 of 7 |
| State (North Carolina) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 3 of 8 |
| Year (2008) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-31 |
Armor All Products
Aliso Viejo, California, United States Armor All Products Corporation engages in making of car-care products. |
Buy | $400M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12-01 |
Soy Vay Enterprises
Felton, California, United States Soy Vay Enterprises, Inc. is a manufacturer of sauces, marinades, and dressings. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| PE ASSETS | 19.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
AEA Investors is a private investment firm focused on investing in and acquiring businesses headquartered primarily in the US, Europe, and China. AEA looks for companies operating in stable to growing industries with a proven ability to generate positive cash-flow. Broad sectors of interest include value-added industrial products/services, specialty chemicals, consumer products, and services. In addition to its primary middle-market private equity fund, AEA maintains additional funds targeted towards mezzanine financing, senior secured debt, and small business buyouts. AEA Investors was formed in 1968 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 12 of 79 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 2 of 8 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 4 of 26 |
| State (North Carolina) | 1 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 10 of 71 |
| Year (2008) | 1 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 8 of 17 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-12-01 |
Rand McNally
Chicago, Illinois, United States Rand McNally provides fleet management and commercial transportation solutions, connected vehicle technology, and consumer travel and education products. Rand McNally was founded in 1856 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-21 |
Peak Achievement Athletics
Exeter, New Hampshire, United States Peak Achievement Athletics is a developer and manufacturer of ice hockey, roller hockey, lacrosse, baseball, and softball sports equipment, as well as related apparel and soccer apparel. Peak Achievement Athletics was founded in 1927 and is based in Exeter, New Hampshire. |
Buy | $200M |
