M&A Deal Summary

Whitworths Acquires Carr s Flour Mills

On September 5, 2016, Whitworths acquired food company Carr s Flour Mills from Carr s Group for 25M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Whitworths’ 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Whitworths’ 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Whitworths’ 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-09-05
Target Carr s Flour Mills
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Whitworths
Sellers(s) Carr s Group
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 25M GBP

Target

Carr s Flour Mills

Carlisle, United Kingdom
Carr's Flour Mills Ltd. engages in milling wheat to produce flours for homes, independent bakers, retail multiples, and major food retailers.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Whitworths

Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1886
Sector Food
Revenue 157M GBP (2013)
DESCRIPTION

Whitworths Ltd. is a provider of dried fruits, nuts and seeds within the culinary ingredients and snacking sector. Whitworths was founded in 1886 and is based in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2016) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Carr s Group

Carlisle, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1831
Sector Diversified
Employees660
Revenue 143M GBP (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Carr's Group is an international manufacturing value added products and solutions with market major brands and robust market positions in the agriculture and engineering sectors. Carr's Group was founded in 1831 and is based in Carlisle, United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 3
Country (United Kingdom) 3 of 3
Year (2016) 1 of 1
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Bermatingen, Germany

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