M&A Deal Summary

Victorinox Acquires Swiss Army Brands

On August 29, 2002, Victorinox acquired distribution company Swiss Army Brands

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Victorinox’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Victorinox’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Victorinox’s 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2002-08-29
Target Swiss Army Brands
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Victorinox
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Swiss Army Brands

Shelton, Connecticut, United States
Swiss Army Brands Inc. is a licensee and distributor of Victorinox utility and household knives in the United States. The Company is based in Shelton, Connecticut.

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Buyer

Victorinox

Ibach, Switzerland
Category Company
Founded 1884
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

Victorinox is a global designer and manufacturer of consumer products including Swiss army knives, household and professional knives, watches, travel gear, and fragrances. The Swiss Army Knife is the core product and has a pioneering role in the development of all the Company's product categories. Victorinox was established in 1884 and is headquartered in Ibach, Switzerland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2002) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-04-26 Wenger SA

Delemont, Switzerland

Wenger is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of watches and utility knives. The Company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Delemont, Switzerland.

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