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Divestiture · Beverages · November 2008

The J. M. Smucker Co. acquires The Folger Coffee Co., Inc.

On November 6, 2008, The J. M. Smucker Co. acquired The Folger Coffee Co., Inc., a beverages company in Ohio, United States, from The Procter & Gamble Co.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedNovember 6, 2008 TypeDivestiture TargetThe Folger Coffee Co., Inc. Buyer The J. M. Smucker Co. Seller The Procter & Gamble Co. SectorBeverages LocationOhio, United States ValueMembers only

Target company

The Folger Coffee Co., Inc.
Ohio, United States
The Folger Coffee Co., Inc. is a coffee shop where the customers can find the varieties on the coffee. The types of varieties it provides are regular, decaf, flavored, stomach friendly etc. It was founded in 1850 and based in the Ohio United States.
Beveragessector
1850founded
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Buyer

The J. M. Smucker Co.
Company · 19 deals on record
  • 2nd transaction in beverages
  • 4th transaction in United States
19deals, all time
4in this sector
2018latest

Seller

The Procter & Gamble Co.
Company · 55 deals on record
55investments
2in this sector
32exits

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired The Folger Coffee Co., Inc.?The J. M. Smucker Co. acquired The Folger Coffee Co., Inc. on November 6, 2008.

Who sold The Folger Coffee Co., Inc.?The Procter & Gamble Co. was the seller.

What type of deal was it?It was a divestiture in the beverages sector in 2008.

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