M&A Deal Summary

Universal Trailer Acquires Featherlite

On October 27, 2006, Universal Trailer acquired automotive company Featherlite

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Universal Trailer’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Universal Trailer’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Universal Trailer’s 1st transaction in Iowa.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-10-27
Target Featherlite
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Universal Trailer
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Featherlite

Cresco, Iowa, United States
Featherlite, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of aluminum trailers.

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Buyer

Universal Trailer

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Category Company
Founded 2001
Sector Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION

Universal Trailer Corp. is a manufacturer of an aluminum and steel enclosed trailer.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (Iowa) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2006) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-10-01 Wells Cargo

Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Wells Cargo, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of cargo trailers. The Company sells its products through a network of exclusive dealers.

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