Add-on Acquisition • Consumer Products

Victorinox Acquires Wenger SA

On April 26, 2005, Victorinox acquired consumer products company Wenger SA

Acquisition Context
  • This is Victorinox’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Victorinox’s 1st transaction in Switzerland.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date April 26, 2005
Target Wenger SA
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Victorinox
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

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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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 Context for Buyer #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Consumer Products 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 2 of 2
Country: Switzerland 1 of 1
Year: 2005 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2002-08-29 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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