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Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) · Consumer Products · February 1996

Blackstone, Inc. acquires Mega Bloks

On February 1, 1996, Blackstone, Inc. acquired Mega Bloks, a consumer products company in Quebec, Canada.

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AnnouncedFebruary 1, 1996 TypeBuyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) TargetMega Bloks Buyer Blackstone, Inc. SectorConsumer Products LocationQuebec, Canada ValueMembers only

Target company

Mega Bloks
Quebec, Canada
Consumer Productssector
-founded
Activestatus
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Buyer

Private equity firm · 297 deals on record
  • 1st transaction in consumer products
  • 1st transaction in Canada
297deals, all time
4in this sector
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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Mega Bloks?Blackstone, Inc. acquired Mega Bloks on February 1, 1996.

What type of deal was it?It was a buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) in the consumer products sector in 1996.

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