Westrock Coffee Acquires S&D Coffee & Tea from Cott Corporation
January 31, 2020
Westrock Coffee Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire North Carolina-based S&D Coffee & Tea from Cott Corporation. BBH Capital Partners will provide acquisition capital alongside Westrock's existing investors, including The Stephens Group, and the combined business — which will employ approximately 1,700 people globally — will create a leading integrated coffee, tea, and extract supplier; S&D President and CEO Ron Hinson will remain with the combined organization as Chairman Emeritus.
- Targets
- S&D Coffee & Tea
- Sellers
- Cott Corporation
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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