CASE STUDY: ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL
Electrolux Professional Acquired Unified Brand for US$244
TARGET
Unified Brands, Inc.
TRANSACTION TYPE
Buy-side Advisory
INDUSTRIES
Industrial Machinery
GEOGRAPHY
Georgia, United States
SIZE
US$244 million
SITUATION
Seale & Associates was retained by the shareholders of Electrolux Professional on the US$244 million acquisition of Unified Brands Inc., a leading US-based manufacturer of foodservice equipment, from Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider.
OUTCOME
Seale’s approach resulted in the significant strengthening of Electrolux Professional's presence in the US market and the bolster of their food service business segment with an extensive portfolio of premium branded product lines for commercial kitchens.
"We are very excited to announce this transaction, which is in line with our strategy to grow our presence in the US market as well as our focus on food service chains. Unified Brands has a very attractive portfolio of products and brands. With its strong local market recognition, customer relations, presence in chains, and local manufacturing capabilities, this acquisition will significantly strengthen our position in the US. I am also pleased that the management team of Unified Brands has agreed to stay in their roles."
Alberto Zanata
President and CEO of Electrolux Professional
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