M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 1999-07-23 |
| Target | WW International |
| Sector | Consumer Services |
| Buyer(s) | The Invus Group |
| Sellers(s) | Heinz |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
| Deal Value | 735M USD |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| PE ASSETS | 8.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Invus Group is a private, global investment firm that makes equity investments in private and public companies. For private companies, Invus seeks control as well as minority investments in high-growth companies where the firm can add strategic value. For public companies, Invus looks to invest in small to mid-cap stocks that are trading below the firm's assessment of their intrinsic business value. Areas of interest include consumer products and services, food, specialty retail, software, biotech, medical devices and products and services to professionals. Invus typically targets investments in the US, Europe, and Asia. The Invus Group was formed in 1985 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 9 |
| Sector (Consumer Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 1 of 1 |
| State (New York) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 8 |
| Year (1999) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-01 |
Odontoprev
Barueri, Brazil Odontoprev develops, operates, manages, and sells dental care plans in Latin America. Odontoprev offers pre-paid dental plans, which cover its member's dental care costs, including treatments and long-term management of their oral health and costs relating to the administration of such plans; and post-paid dental plans, which provide actuarial risks of the contract and the costs of the services. Odontoprev was founded in 1987 and is based in Barueri, Brazil. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-09-29 |
WW International
New York, New York, United States WW International is a commercial provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of Company-owned and franchise operations. WW International was founded in 1961 and is based in New York, New York. |
Sell | - |
Heinz is a condiments and food processing company. The company was formed in 1869 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 8 |
| Sector (Consumer Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 2 of 7 |
| State (New York) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 2 of 6 |
| Year (1999) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-10 |
Milnot Holding
St. Louis, Missouri, United States Milnot produces leading regional branded food products and private-label food products for national distribution. Milnot owns and markets the Beech-Nut brand of baby food. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-01 |
Ethnic Gourmet Foods
Boulder, Colorado, United States Ethnic Gourmet Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer of frozen natural ethnic food. EGF manufactures frozen entrees and pizzas and shelf-stable grocery products under three brand names: Taj Gourmet, Thai Chef, and Bravissimo!. |
Buy | - |
