Add-on Acquisition • Retail

The Mitchell Import Co. Acquires Aldik

On November 14, 2008, The Mitchell Import Co. acquired retailer Aldik from Encore Consumer Capital

Acquisition Context
  • This is The Mitchell Import Co.’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is The Mitchell Import Co.’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Mitchell Import Co.’s 1st transaction in California.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date November 14, 2008
Target Aldik
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) The Mitchell Import Co.
Sellers(s) Encore Consumer Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Aldik

Moorpark, California, United States
Aldik Inc., a leader in distinctive, high-quality merchandise servicing the floral and home decor industries for more than four decades.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

The Mitchell Import Co.

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Category Company
Founded 1983
Sector Distribution
DESCRIPTION


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Retail 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 1 of 1
State: California 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 1
Year: 2008 1 of 1

Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Encore Consumer Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 600M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Encore Consumer Capital is a specialist private equity firm focused on the food and consumer products industries. Specific areas of interest include food and beverage, health and beauty care, pet, automotive aftermarket, infant and children's products, and leisure products. Encore prefers companies in revenues of $10 - $100 million. It looks to invest $5 - $40 million. Encore generally invests in control situations but will consider select minority investments. Encore will not invest in restaurant-only or retail-only companies. Encore operates in partnership with Encore Associates, a strategic advisory firm. Encore Consumer Capital was formed in 2005 and is based in San Francisco.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 1 of 24
Sector: Retail 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 1 of 20
State: California 1 of 7
Country: United States 1 of 23
Year: 2008 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-10-23 Atlantic Aqua Farms

Orwell Cove, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Atlantic Aqua Farms is a grower and processor of the widely-recognized, high-quality Prince Edward Island mussels under the brand names Canadian Cove and Confederation Cove, and also offers a wide selection of branded oysters, clams, and live Maine and Canadian lobster. Atlantic Aqua Farms was founded in 1987 and is based in Orwell Cove, Prince Edward Island.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-04-19 Zuke s Treats

Durango, Colorado, United States

Zuke's Treats is a marketer of premium, all-natural dog and cat treats that are made in the USA and sold primarily through the independent pet store channel.

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