07.17.17
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Water Pik, Inc., a market leader in water-jet technology in both oral water flossers and replacement showerheads, for approximately $1 billion in cash. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions, is expected to close in the third quarter.
Waterpik’s net sales for the trailing twelve months through June 30, 2017 were approximately $265 million. Approximately 70% of net sales are in the water flosser segment with the remainder in showerheads. The international business represents approximately 20% of sales. The products are marketed in the US and Canada and exported to over 80 countries.
"Oral care is important to us strategically,” said Church & Dwight Chief Executive Officer Matthew T. Farrell. “Waterpik represents a powerful addition to our existing oral care portfolio which includes Arm & Hammer toothpaste, Spinbrush battery-operated toothbrushes and Orajel oral analgesics. The flosser products business is a fast-growing platform and capitalizes on the trends of increased gum disease, oral care awareness across all demographics and expansion of the middle-class in emerging markets. The Waterpik brand has a strong reputation among dental care professionals. Our oral care portfolio gives Church & Dwight a leading position in a growing category with tailwinds as the population ages and consumer interest in oral health continues to expand.”
The Waterpik business is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The company intends to maintain the Fort Collins facility.
“Waterpik will be our 11th power brand. The acquisition is consistent with our strategy of acquiring #1 or #2 brands in areas with growth potential,” Farrell added. “It is a strong, growing business with an established history of innovation. The science behind water flossing and water conservation is strong and Waterpik has an expertise in water jet technology.”
Waterpik’s net sales for the trailing twelve months through June 30, 2017 were approximately $265 million. Approximately 70% of net sales are in the water flosser segment with the remainder in showerheads. The international business represents approximately 20% of sales. The products are marketed in the US and Canada and exported to over 80 countries.
"Oral care is important to us strategically,” said Church & Dwight Chief Executive Officer Matthew T. Farrell. “Waterpik represents a powerful addition to our existing oral care portfolio which includes Arm & Hammer toothpaste, Spinbrush battery-operated toothbrushes and Orajel oral analgesics. The flosser products business is a fast-growing platform and capitalizes on the trends of increased gum disease, oral care awareness across all demographics and expansion of the middle-class in emerging markets. The Waterpik brand has a strong reputation among dental care professionals. Our oral care portfolio gives Church & Dwight a leading position in a growing category with tailwinds as the population ages and consumer interest in oral health continues to expand.”
The Waterpik business is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The company intends to maintain the Fort Collins facility.
“Waterpik will be our 11th power brand. The acquisition is consistent with our strategy of acquiring #1 or #2 brands in areas with growth potential,” Farrell added. “It is a strong, growing business with an established history of innovation. The science behind water flossing and water conservation is strong and Waterpik has an expertise in water jet technology.”