Merisant US, Inc
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Merisant US, Inc - overview
Established
2000
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Primary Industry
Food
About
Merisant US, Inc specializes in creating and marketing a variety of sweeteners and flavor enhancers, focusing on healthier alternatives to sugar. Their product lineup caters to health-conscious consumers and enhances culinary experiences. Merisant US, Inc is a company that develops and markets sweeteners and flavor enhancers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Chicago, US, it was acquired by Flavors Holdings Inc from Wayzata Investment Partners in October 2014.
The current CEO is Paul Block. Over its operations, Merisant has successfully completed six deals, raising a total of USD 72. 50 mn, primarily through a RECAPITALISATION funding round. Merisant US, Inc offers a diverse array of high-quality plant-based sweeteners and flavor enhancers, including brands like Whole Earth Sweetener, Pure Via, Wholesome, Swerve, Equal, Canderel, and MAFCO.
These products are tailored for various applications, addressing the needs of health-conscious consumers and enhancing food and beverage flavors across retail chains and food service providers in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Merisant US, Inc generates revenue through a blend of B2B and direct-to-consumer sales, leveraging partnerships with retailers and wholesalers. Key products like Whole Earth Sweetener and Swerve are accessible in grocery stores and online platforms, supported by structured pricing agreements with retailers based on volume purchases, aligning with the growing consumer demand for natural and low-calorie options. Merisant US, Inc plans to introduce new products designed to meet evolving consumer preferences in the coming years.
Although specific launch dates for these products have yet to be disclosed, the company is focusing on expanding its market presence in North America and parts of Asia by 2025. The recent funding of USD 72. 50 mn will be utilized to support these initiatives, enhancing their product development and market penetration strategies.
Current Investors
MacAndrews & Forbes , Flavors Holdings Inc
Primary Industry
Food
Sub Industries
Other Food Products
Website
www.merisant.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Company Stage
Add-on
Total Amount Raised
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Merisant US, Inc - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | Merisant US, Inc | - | ||||||||
| Restructuring | Completed | Merisant US, Inc | - | ||||||||
| Bankruptcy/Write-off | Completed | Merisant US, Inc | - | ||||||||
| Recapitalisation | Completed | Merisant US, Inc | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Merisant US, Inc | - |
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Merisant US, Inc - employee data


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