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CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ 8-K Report (Nov 4, 2003)

Filed November 4, 2003For Securities:CHD

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) details the acquisition of a significant oral care business from Conopco, Inc., a subsidiary of Unilever. The transaction, effective October 20, 2003, involved the purchase of U.S. and Canadian assets related to the Mentadent, Pepsodent, and Aim toothpaste and toothbrush brands, along with exclusive licensing rights for the Close-Up brand. The acquisition price was approximately $104 million in cash, with potential additional performance-based payments ranging from $5 million to $12 million. This strategic move expands Church & Dwight's presence in the oral care market. The company funded the acquisition primarily through $100 million in borrowings under its credit facility, supplemented by $4 million in available cash. Church & Dwight intends to continue operating the acquired business.

Key Highlights

  • 1Church & Dwight acquired the U.S. and Canadian oral care assets of Unilever's Mentadent, Pepsodent, and Aim brands, plus exclusive licensing for Close-Up.
  • 2The total cash purchase price was approximately $104 million.
  • 3Additional performance-based payments of $5 million to $12 million are possible.
  • 4The acquisition was financed with $100 million in borrowings and $4 million in cash.
  • 5The transaction aims to bolster Church & Dwight's position in the oral care market.
  • 6The company plans to continue operating the acquired oral care business.
  • 7Required financial statements and pro forma information will be filed via amendment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Church & Dwight acquired certain assets of Unilever's oral care business in the United States (including Puerto Rico) and Canada. This includes the Mentadent, Pepsodent, and Aim brands of toothpaste and toothbrushes, as well as exclusive licensing rights to the Close-Up brand.

The initial cash purchase price was approximately $104 million. There are also potential additional performance-based payments of between $5 million and $12 million that could be made following the closing.

The acquisition was primarily financed through $100 million in borrowings under Church & Dwight's principal credit facility. An additional $4 million was funded from the company's available cash.

No, the required historical financial statements of the acquired business and pro forma financial information are not included in this initial report. They will be filed by amendment at a later date.