M&A Deal Summary

The Orvis Company Acquires Scientific Anglers

On May 1, 2013, The Orvis Company acquired consumer products company Scientific Anglers from 3M

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Orvis Company’s 2nd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is The Orvis Company’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Orvis Company’s 1st transaction in Michigan.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-05-01
Target Scientific Anglers
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) The Orvis Company
Sellers(s) 3M
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Scientific Anglers

Midland, Michigan, United States
Scientific Anglers is a provider of fly fishing lines, leaders, and tippet.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

The Orvis Company

Sunderland, Vermont, United States
Category Company
Founded 1856
Sector Retail
DESCRIPTION

Orvis is a retail and mail-order business specializing in high-end fly fishing, hunting and sporting goods.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Consumer Products) 2 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (Michigan) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2013) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-05-01 Ross Reels

Montrose, Colorado, United States

Ross Reels is a Colorado-based manufacturer of fly fishing equipment and accessories.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-06-01 Ross Worldwide Outdoor

Montrose, Colorado, United States

Ross Worldwide Outdoor is a Outdoor designer and manufacturer of fly tackle products for outdoor enthusiasts.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

3M

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Category Company
Founded 1902
Sector Diversified
Employees92,000
Revenue 32.7B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to 3M's corporate campus in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Entrance to 3M's corporate campus in St. Paul, Minnesota.

3M is a diversified manufacturing and technology company. The Company produces a variety of adhesives, abrasives, safety products, chemicals, and other goods for consumers and businesses. 3M was incorporated in 1902 and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 19
Sector (Consumer Products) 2 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 5 of 18
State (Michigan) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 17
Year (2013) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-05-01 Ross Reels

Montrose, Colorado, United States

Ross Reels is a Colorado-based manufacturer of fly fishing equipment and accessories.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-08-06 3M - Taper Dry Powder Inhaler

United States

3M Co. - Taper Dry Powder Inhaler is a developer of treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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