M&A Deal Summary

The Legacy Companies Acquires West Bend Electrics

On March 3, 2017, The Legacy Companies acquired consumer products company West Bend Electrics from Focus Products Group International

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Legacy Companies’ 6th transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is The Legacy Companies’ 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Legacy Companies’ 3rd transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-03-03
Target West Bend Electrics
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) The Legacy Companies
Sellers(s) Focus Products Group International
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

West Bend Electrics

Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States
West Bend Electrics is a provider of small kitchen appliances and housewares products.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

The Legacy Companies

Weston, Florida, United States
Category Company
Founded 1998
Sector Machinery
DESCRIPTION

The Legacy Companies designs, manufactures and markets food service equipment, home appliances and kitchen tools and accessories. The Legacy Companies was founded in 1998 and is based in Weston, Florida.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 12
Sector (Consumer Products) 6 of 6
Type (Divestiture) 5 of 5
State (Illinois) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 9 of 11
Year (2017) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-03 Healthy Foods

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Healthy Foods LLC (Yonanas) is a manufacturer of banana ice cream makers. The company focuses on product development and utilizes domestic and international manufacturing to serve markets in the US, Europe, South America, Asia, South Africa and Australia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-05 Avanti

Weston, Florida, United States

Avanti is a designer and distributor of compact consumer appliances, specializing in refrigerators, wine and beer coolers, microwaves, gas and electric ranges, water dispensers, laundry machines and other compact appliances. Avanti was founded in 2012 and is based in Weston, Florida.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Focus Products Group International

Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 2001
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

Focus Products Group LLC to acquire the business and assets of AMCO Houseworks and Sensible Storage. AMCO Houseworks is a designer and manufacturer of houseware products that are sold to customers such as Crate and Barrel, Williams-Sonoma, and Bed Bath & Beyond. Sensible Storage is a designer, importer and distributor of storage products that are sold into mass-market retailers and club outlets, as well as smaller hardware and household stores.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Consumer Products) 2 of 4
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 3
State (Illinois) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 2 of 4
Year (2017) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-16 Focus Products Group - Kitchen Division

Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

Focus Products Group - Kitchen Division includes a wide variety of kitchenware and bakeware products under the Amco Houseworks®, Chicago™ Metallic and Swing-A-Way® brands.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-06 Focus Products Group International - Vinturi

Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

Focus Products Group International LLC - Vinturi is a manufacturer of an alcohol safe, food grade, clear and injection moldable, and unlike conventionally designed products.

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