M&A Deal Summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Acquires OSO Technologies

On December 12, 2016, The Scotts Miracle-Gro acquired technology hardware company OSO Technologies

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Scotts Miracle-Gro’s 2nd transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is The Scotts Miracle-Gro’s 8th transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Scotts Miracle-Gro’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-12-12
Target OSO Technologies
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) The Scotts Miracle-Gro
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

OSO Technologies

Urbana, Illinois, United States
OSO Technologies, Inc. (PlantLink) is a provider of careful monitoring and control of watering levels, adjusting tools for soil moisture content and the weather forecast to eliminate guesswork with water use.

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Buyer

The Scotts Miracle-Gro

Marysville, Ohio, United States

Category Company
Founded 1868
Sector Chemicals
Employees5,500
Revenue 3.6B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Scotts facility in Lawrenceville, Virginia.
Scotts facility in Lawrenceville, Virginia.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro manufactures and markets products that provide fast, easy and effective assistance to homeowners who seek to nurture beautiful, weed- and pest-free lawns, gardens and indoor plants. These products are sold under brand names including Scotts, Turf Builder, Miracle-Gro and Ortho. In addition, Scotts manufactures and markets a broad line of professional products designed to meet the specific needs of commercial nurseries, greenhouses and specialty crop growers in North America. The Scotts Miracle-Gro was founded in 1868 and is based in Marysville, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 11
Sector (Technology Hardware) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 8
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 8 of 9
Year (2016) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-09 Huber Engineered Materials

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Huber Engineered Materials is a provider of engineered specialty chemical ingredients that enhance the performance, appeal and processing of a broad range of products used in industrial and consumer-based applications.

Buy $630M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-02 Evergreen Garden Care

Surrey, United Kingdom

Evergreen Garden Care is a garden care company in Europe and Australasia, producing high-quality garden care products designed to help people create their own green oasis amid the rush of modern life. Evergreen Garden Care was founded in 2017 and is based in Surrey, United Kingdom.

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